Enrollment
462
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Jordan, UT
Westvale School
Federal NCES profile for Westvale School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 490042000331
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westvale School earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #16 of 17
- elementary schools in West Jordan · Resource Index
- 14
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.1:1
- students per teacher
- 33.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Westvale School has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westvale School ranks #16 of 17 elementary schools in West Jordan, UT.
School address
District: Jordan District · Utah
NCES ID 490042000331 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.1:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.1%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Westvale School compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Westvale School
Westvale School is a mid-sized elementary school in West Jordan, Utah, enrolling 462 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 20.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Utah schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 33.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 462 students, its enrollment sits close to the Utah median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 1,065 Utah schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 231 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Utah schools statewide, it ranks #188, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 462 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 55.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among West Jordan's elementary schools, it stands alongside Copper Canyon School (497 students): Westvale School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.1:1 vs 19.1:1).
Jordan District also operates Copper Hills High (2,837 students) and Mountain Ridge High (2,738 students) alongside Westvale 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 Westvale School compares
Westvale 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 | 20.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.1% | ▲ 18% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 462 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
462
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 39% in Utah - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
55.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 462 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 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 51.9%
Hispanic or Latino 35.7%
Two or More 4.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.5%
Asian 2.8%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 51.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.9, Westvale School is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jordan District, which includes Westvale 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 Westvale School 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 Westvale 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 (~462 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Westvale School
How many students attend Westvale School?
Westvale School has 462 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Jordan, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westvale School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westvale School is 20.1:1, which is 6% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 28% 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 Westvale School?
33.1% of students at Westvale School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westvale School?
The largest demographic group at Westvale School is White at 51.9% of enrollment, in West Jordan, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westvale School?
Westvale School has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Westvale School rank among elementary schools in West Jordan?
By Resource Investment Index, Westvale School ranks #16 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 Westvale School a good school?
Westvale School earns 14/100 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 Westvale 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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