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Jordan District

Utah · Public School District
69
Schools
58,921
Students
$9,748
Per-Pupil Spend
-32% nat'l
17.7%
Free Lunch Rate
-35pp vs nat'l
90.1%
Graduation Rate
+3.6pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Jordan District is a public school district in Utah serving 58,921 students across 69 schools. It includes 42 elementary, 13 middle, 12 high schools. Its graduation rate of 90.1% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $9,748 is below the national average for a US public school district. Only 18% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 54/100.

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All Schools (69)
Elementary Schools42 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Antelope Canyon ElementaryKG–06612
Aspen ElementaryKG–06642
Bastian SchoolKG–06714
Blackridge SchoolKG–06941
Bluffdale SchoolKG–06754
Butterfield Canyon SchoolKG–06774
Columbia SchoolKG–06619
Copper Canyon SchoolKG–06569
Daybreak SchoolKG–06777
Eastlake SchoolKG–06885
Elk Meadows SchoolKG–06666
Falcon Ridge SchoolKG–06654
Foothills SchoolKG–06919
Fox Hollow SchoolKG–06935
Golden Fields SchoolKG–06882
Hayden Peak SchoolKG–06723
Heartland SchoolKG–06438
Herriman SchoolKG–06731
Jordan Hills SchoolKG–06665
Jordan Ridge SchoolKG–06676
Majestic SchoolKG–06257
Midas Creek SchoolKG–06805
Monte Vista SchoolKG–06833
Mountain Point ElementaryKG–06773
Mountain Shadows SchoolKG–06585
Oakcrest SchoolKG–06662
Oquirrh SchoolKG–06458
Ridge View ElementaryKG–061,092
Rivers Edge SchoolKG–0810
Riverside SchoolKG–06622
Riverton SchoolKG–06694
Rocky Peak Virtual SchoolKG–06216
Rosamond SchoolKG–06608
Rose Creek SchoolKG–06757
Silver Crest SchoolKG–06902
South Jordan SchoolKG–06882
Southland SchoolKG–06681
Terra Linda SchoolKG–06474
Welby SchoolKG–06790
West Jordan SchoolKG–06456
Westland SchoolKG–06488
Westvale SchoolKG–06490
Middle Schools13 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Copper Mountain Middle07–091,085
Elk Ridge Middle07–091,118
Fort Herriman Middle07–091,261
Hidden Valley Middle07–09868
Joel P. Jensen Middle07–09801
Kelsey Peak Virtual Middle07–08120
Mountain Creek Middle School07–091,275
Oquirrh Hills Middle07–091,332
South Hills Middle07–091,091
South Jordan Middle07–091,249
Sunset Ridge Middle07–091,454
West Hills Middle07–091,247
West Jordan Middle07–091,104
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Kauri Sue HamiltonKG–12236
PreschoolPK–PK1,618
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$9,748-32% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
52%
36%
State
52.3%
Local (property tax)
36.2%
Federal
11.5%

Funding is shared between state (52%) and local sources (36%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
69
Schools
58,921
Students
18%
Free Lunch
$10K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate90.1%
Opportunity Score54/100
StateUtah →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
90.1% graduation rate — 3.6 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 18% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Range of school options
With 69 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $9,748, spending is 32% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Jordan District?
Jordan District has 69 public schools, serving a total of 58,921 students.
What is the graduation rate for Jordan District?
The graduation rate is 90.1%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Jordan District spend per student?
Jordan District spends $9,748 per pupil — 32% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Jordan District?
18% of students in Jordan District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Jordan District?
No, Jordan District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Jordan District serve?
Jordan District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Jordan District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Jordan District is 54/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.