- Enrollment
- 2,837
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-93 students YoY
West Jordan Middle shrank from 1,104 students in 2022-23 to 1,011 in 2023-24 (-8.4%).
Teacher FTE added 49.4 → 51.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-93 students YoY 490042000330 · West Jordan, UT Other · MID · TRAD
1,000 enr · 20.4:1 · 29.4% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Copper Hills High (2,837 students)
West Jordan Middle shrank from 1,104 students in 2022-23 to 1,011 in 2023-24 (-8.4%). Teacher FTE added 49.4 → 51.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
West Jordan Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Copper Hills H
Copper Hills High
2,837 students
- Mountain Ridge
Mountain Ridge High
2,738 students
- Herriman High
Herriman High
2,522 students
- Bingham High
Bingham High
2,461 students
- Riverton High
Riverton High
2,295 students
- This school 1,000
West Jordan Middle
1,000 students
What this shows West Jordan Middle reports 1,000 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Jordan Middle compares
West Jordan Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$9,450
per pupil, district-wide
- below Utah avg of $10,678
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.
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
District finance for Jordan District reports $9,450 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,738
- 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
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,000 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,104 (2022-23) → 1,011 (2023-24), down 93.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.