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Rivers Edge School

319 W 11000 S, SOUTH JORDAN, UT 84095Jordan District →
Federal DataSpecial Education SchoolGrades KG–08Non-Charter
10
Students
Total enrolled
$9,748
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 32% vs nat'l
1.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 93% vs nat'l
57/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↑ 14% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 10 students in grades KG–08 in SOUTH JORDAN, Utah.
32% below average funding
District spends $9,748 per pupil, 32% less than the national average of $14,347.
Above-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 57th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Rivers Edge School is a small elementary in SOUTH JORDAN, Utah, serving grades KG–08 with 10 students. The district invests $9,748 per student — 32% below the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 1.0:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 50% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Rivers Edge School

10
Total Students
1.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
50%
Free Lunch
10
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution9 male · 1 female
90%
Male 90%Female 10%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility50%
National avg 52% · 5 students
Student Composition
80%
20%
White80%
Hispanic / Latino20%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 490042000308

Academic Outcomes at Rivers Edge School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
57
/ 100
Above-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 57th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 96th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 84095

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$9,748Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$9,748
State avg
$12,252
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$4,289
Student Support$1,852
Administration$1,170
Operations$1,462
Other$975
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $9,748 spent per student, an estimated $4,318 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
52%
36%
State government
52.3%
Local (property tax)
36.2%
Federal programs
11.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 1.0:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $9,748/student, 32% less than the national average
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Ridge View ElementaryBlackridge SchoolFox Hollow SchoolFoothills School
+7 more
↓
Middle
Sunset Ridge MiddleOquirrh Hills MiddleMountain Creek Middle SchoolFort Herriman Middle
+8 more
↓
High School
Copper Hills HighMountain Ridge HighBingham HighRiverton High
+2 more
School Profile
TypeSpecial Education School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 08
Location—
CountySalt Lake County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictJordan District →
Phone: (801)565-7584
NCES ID: 490042000308
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in SOUTH JORDAN seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Jordan District
High
Copper Hills High
2,841 students · 10–12
17% FRL
High
Mountain Ridge High
2,507 students · 10–12
● 54 opp9% FRL
High
Bingham High
2,482 students · 10–12
● 57 opp8% FRL
High
Riverton High
2,286 students · 10–12
9% FRL
High
Herriman High
2,240 students · 10–12
● 54 opp13% FRL
High
West Jordan High
1,826 students · 10–12
● 43 opp31% FRL
Other
Preschool
1,618 students · PK–PK
16% FRL
Mid
Sunset Ridge Middle
1,454 students · 07–09
17% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
319 W 11000 S, SOUTH JORDAN, UT 84095
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

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.