- Enrollment
- 2,837
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+118 students YoY
Westland School grew from 488 students in 2022-23 to 606 in 2023-24 (+24.2%).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+118 students YoY 490042000332 · West Jordan, UT Elementary · MID · TRAD
595 enr · 27:1 · 17.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Copper Hills High (2,837 students)
Westland School grew from 488 students in 2022-23 to 606 in 2023-24 (+24.2%). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Westland School 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 595
Westland School
595 students
What this shows Westland School reports 595 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westland School compares
Westland School is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Jordan District reports $9,450 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,738
- 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.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~595 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 488 (2022-23) → 606 (2023-24), up 118.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.