Enrollment
595
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Jordan, UT
Westland School
Federal NCES profile for Westland School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 490042000332
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westland School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Utah schools.
- #2 of 17
- elementary schools in West Jordan · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 27:1
- large classes for Utah
- 17.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Westland School has class sizes larger than 90% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westland School ranks #2 of 17 elementary schools in West Jordan, UT.
School address
District: Jordan District · Utah
NCES ID 490042000332 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
27:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.0%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Westland School compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Westland School
Westland School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in West Jordan, Utah, enrolling 595 students.
Class loads run heavy: 27:1 is larger than about 90% of Utah schools and 26% above the 21.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 17.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 595 students, its enrollment sits close to the Utah median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Among 380 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Utah schools statewide, it ranks #32, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 42/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among West Jordan's elementary schools, it stands alongside Copper Canyon School (497 students): Westland School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (27:1 vs 19.1:1).
Jordan District also operates Copper Hills High (2,837 students) and Mountain Ridge High (2,738 students) alongside Westland School.
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 Westland School compares
Westland School on the metrics families compare, against Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27:1 | ▲ 26% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.0% | ▼ 39% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 595 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
595
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
17.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
27:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 90% in Utah - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
18.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 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 74.3%
Hispanic or Latino 17.6%
Two or More 4.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
Asian 1.3%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 74.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.5, Westland School is about as mixed as the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jordan District, which includes Westland School.
$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 Westland School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Hills High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountain Ridge High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Herriman High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bingham High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverton High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westland School'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 elementary schools in West Jordan
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~595 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Westland School
How many students attend Westland School?
Westland School has 595 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Jordan, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westland School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westland School is 27:1, which is 26% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 72% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Westland School?
17.0% of students at Westland School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westland School?
The largest demographic group at Westland School is White at 74.3% of enrollment, in West Jordan, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westland School?
Westland School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Westland School rank among elementary schools in West Jordan?
By Resource Investment Index, Westland School ranks #2 of 17 elementary 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 elementary schools in West Jordan on the city page.
Is Westland School a good school?
Westland School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Utah schools. 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 Westland School, 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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