At a glance
Reported students
863
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
40
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
21.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Utah elementary enrollment
95th percentile
Compared with 612 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
702.5
South Jordan School: 863 reported students.
State peer staffing position
63rd percentile
21.6:1 reported; state peer median 20.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 885
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 22.4:1
What the reported data says about South Jordan School
South Jordan School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in South Jordan. It is one of 70 current school records connected to Jordan District. NCES reports 863 students for 2024–25.
Among 612 elementary schools in Utah with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 511.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 95th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 21.6:1, close to the Utah median of 20.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (76.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (11.7%). English learners represent 2.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking South Jordan School
- 1How do the reported 21.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 40 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 18%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.27
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White76.8%
- Hispanic11.7%
- Black0.2%
- Asian1.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander3.4%
- Multiracial5.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Jordan District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Fox Hollow School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
872 reported students
Golden Fields School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
854 reported students
Silver Crest School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
879 reported students
Foothills School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
837 reported students
Mountain Point Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
830 reported students
Aspen Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
901 reported students
Public schools near South Jordan School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorn Academy South Jordan Elementary · Charter · Hawthorn Academy | KG–06 | 621 | 0.3 mi |
| Monte Vista School Elementary · Jordan District | KG–06 | 783 | 1.3 mi |
| Rosamond School Elementary · Jordan District | KG–06 | 573 | 1.4 mi |
| Rivers Edge School Elementary · Jordan District | KG–08 | 13 | 1.6 mi |
| American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2 Elementary · Charter · American Preparatory Academy | KG–06 | 1,068 | 1.9 mi |
| Jordan Ridge School Elementary · Jordan District | KG–06 | 637 | 2.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about South Jordan School
What grades does South Jordan School serve?
South Jordan School reports grades KG–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Jordan District.
How many students attend South Jordan School?
South Jordan School reported 863 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 95th percentile among 612 Utah elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 885 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at South Jordan School?
The calculated ratio is 21.6:1, based on 863 students and 40 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Utah median for the same school level is 20.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is South Jordan School a public, charter, or magnet school?
South Jordan School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Jordan District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of South Jordan School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
18% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is South Jordan School in?
South Jordan School is part of Jordan District, based in West Jordan, UT, which operates 70 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near South Jordan School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hawthorn Academy South Jordan (0.3 mi), Monte Vista School (1.3 mi), Rosamond School (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.