Enrollment
1,000
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Jordan, UT
West Jordan Middle
Federal NCES profile for West Jordan Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490042000330
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 99
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Jordan Middle earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #2 of 9
- schools in West Jordan · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20.4:1
- students per teacher
- 29.4%
- free-lunch eligible
West Jordan Middle has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Jordan Middle ranks #2 of 9 schools in West Jordan, UT.
School address
District: Jordan District · Utah
NCES ID 490042000330 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.4:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.4%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Jordan Middle compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Jordan Middle
West Jordan Middle is a large combined-grade school in West Jordan, Utah, enrolling 1,000 students.
At 20.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Utah median, within a few percentage points of the 21.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 29.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,000 puts it in the larger third of Utah schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 1,065 Utah schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 177 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Utah schools statewide, it ranks #4, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 250 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 0.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Discipline events run high: 226 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,000 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Jordan District also operates Copper Hills High (2,837 students) and Mountain Ridge High (2,738 students) alongside West Jordan Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How West Jordan Middle compares
West Jordan Middle on the metrics families compare, against Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.4:1 | ▼ 5% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.4% | ▲ 5% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,000 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,000
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% above the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 41% in Utah - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
0.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$8,709
per pupil, district-wide
- below Utah avg of $9,792
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 250 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
80
in-school suspensions + 146 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 54.3%
Hispanic or Latino 34.5%
Two or More 4.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.9%
Asian 1.7%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 54.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.3, West Jordan Middle is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jordan District, which includes West Jordan Middle.
$8,709
Per student
-11%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-48%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.2%
State 52.3%
Federal 11.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How West Jordan Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Hills High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain Ridge High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Herriman High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bingham High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverton High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Jordan Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,837
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,738
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,522
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,461
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,295
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Utah, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,000 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about West Jordan Middle
How many students attend West Jordan Middle?
West Jordan Middle has 1,000 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Jordan, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Jordan Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at West Jordan Middle is 20.4:1, which is 5% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Jordan Middle?
29.4% of students at West Jordan Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Jordan Middle?
The largest demographic group at West Jordan Middle is White at 54.3% of enrollment, in West Jordan, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Jordan Middle?
West Jordan Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Jordan Middle rank among schools in West Jordan?
By Resource Investment Index, West Jordan Middle ranks #2 of 9 schools in West Jordan, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in West Jordan on the city page.
Is West Jordan Middle a good school?
West Jordan Middle earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Jordan District?
Besides West Jordan Middle, Jordan District also operates Copper Hills High (2,837 students), Mountain Ridge High (2,738 students), and Herriman High (2,522 students). See the Jordan District district page for the complete list.
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