Elk Meadows School

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Elk Meadows School ranks 162 nd of 561 Utah elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Elk Meadows School is an elementary school located in South Jordan, Utah, serving 666 students in grades K-6. The school is part of the Jordan School District, which is ranked 52 out of 98 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, Elk Meadows School has seen a steady improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 349th out of 528 Utah elementary schools in 2016-2017 to 162nd out of 561 in 2023-2024, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Elk Meadows School consistently outperforms the Jordan District and the state of Utah in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 69.7% of 3rd graders at Elk Meadows were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 43.9% for the Jordan District and 46.7% for the state. Additionally, Elk Meadows has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (11.11% in 2022-2023) compared to nearby schools like Copper Canyon (35.85%), Terra Linda (36.71%), and Columbia (58.8%).

While Elk Meadows School's academic performance is impressive, the school has a relatively homogeneous student population, with 81.08% of students identifying as White. This is higher than the racial diversity seen in some nearby schools, such as Copper Canyon (60.81% White) and Columbia (31.18% White). The school's success could serve as a model for other schools in the district, while also highlighting the need to address issues of equity and diversity in the local education system.

Detail:

Public K-6

3448 W 9800 S
South Jordan, UT 84095

(801) 446-3200

District: Jordan District

SchoolDigger Rank:
162^nd of 561 Utah Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,474

Students who attend Elk Meadows School usually attend:

Middle:	Elk Ridge Middle
High:	Bingham High

Student/teacher ratio: 20.8

Number of students: 666

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.1%

Hispanic:

10.5%

Two or more races:

2.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 11.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Elk Meadows School ranks better than 71.1% of elementary schools in Utah. It also ranks 8^th among 35 ranked elementary schools in the Jordan District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.73. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Elk Meadows School is $7,474, which is the 14^th highest among 35 elementary schools in the Jordan District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Elk Meadows School:

SchoolDigger ranks Elk Meadows School 162^nd of 561 Utah public elementary schools. (See Elk Meadows School in the ranking list.)

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Jordan District:

SchoolDigger ranks Jordan District 52^nd of 98 Utah school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Elk Meadows School

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Rank History for all students at Elk Meadows School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	UT State Percentile
2008	63.01	191^st	498	61.6%
2009	66.15	182^nd	509	64.2%
2010	66.95	169^th	518	67.4%
2011	66.91	201^st	563	64.3%
2012	43.54	397^th	579	31.4%
2013	44.29	389^th	576	32.5%
2014	48.74	277^th	509	45.6%
2015	53.82	257^th	537	52.1%
2016	48.74	290^th	533	45.6%
2017	44.12	317^th	526	39.7%
2018	37.49	349^th	528	33.9%
2019	59.11	230^th	572	59.8%
2021	63.21	199^th	559	64.4%
2022	59.18	225^th	551	59.2%
2023	61.25	208^th	561	62.9%
2024	69.73	162^nd	561	71.1%

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Rank History for White students at Elk Meadows School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	51.00	220^th	435	49.4%
2023	55.15	176^th	428	58.9%
2024	66.97	123^rd	429	71.3%

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Data source: test scores: Utah State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Utah State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Elk Meadows School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1999	820	4	10	18	1	n/a	n/a	0	853
2000	836	3	8	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	859
2001	839	3	26	26	3	n/a	n/a	0	897
2002	837	15	24	43	0	n/a	n/a	0	919
2003	837	15	24	43	0	n/a	n/a	0	919
2004	812	13	26	40	0	n/a	n/a	0	891
2005	811	12	25	51	0	n/a	n/a	0	899
2006	817	10	27	51	0	n/a	n/a	0	905
2007	843	4	39	47	0	n/a	n/a	0	933
2008	922	8	45	66	0	n/a	n/a	1	1042
2009	765	12	40	48	0	n/a	n/a	2	867
2010	611	14	33	45	0	n/a	n/a	109	812
2011	663	7	12	49	0	8	21	0	760
2012	680	5	13	57	1	12	17	0	785
2013	690	6	16	47	1	13	16	0	789
2014	672	8	15	63	1	13	25	0	797
2015	743	9	19	83	2	11	35	0	902
2016	742	13	19	86	1	20	29	0	910
2017	710	6	18	76	2	17	30	0	859
2018	694	4	15	80	2	13	25	0	833
2019	678	10	17	79	1	11	22	0	818
2020	652	10	13	72	1	7	22	0	777
2021	599	10	12	81	1	12	18	0	733
2022	583	11	12	65	0	7	18	0	696
2023	540	10	13	70	0	14	19	0	666

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Elk Meadows School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	853	33.0	25.8	12.4
2000	859	36.8	23.3	9.2
2001	897	33.1	27.1	9.4
2002	919	36.0	25.5	10
2003	919	36.0	25.5	10
2004	891	34.5	25.8	11.3
2005	899	35.8	25.1	9.7
2006	905	39.0	23.2	10.3
2007	933	40.6	23.0	99.7
2008	1042	39.6	26.3	12.3
2009	867	21.6	20.8	11.7
2010	812	33.5	24.2	25
2011	760	33.0	23.0	19.1
2012	785	32.2	24.3	29.9
2013	789	33.4	23.5	37.9
2014	797	32.9	24.2	26
2015	902	n/a	n/a	19
2016	910	n/a	n/a	20.3
2017	859	32.9	26.0	21.7
2018	833	n/a	n/a	15.7
2019	818	36.4	22.4	13.8
2020	777	35.7	21.7	14.4
2021	733	n/a	n/a	17.1
2022	696	38.0	18.3	12.4
2023	666	31.9	20.8	11.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Elk Meadows School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	853	33.0	25.8	12.4
2000	859	36.8	23.3	9.2
2001	897	33.1	27.1	9.4
2002	919	36.0	25.5	10
2003	919	36.0	25.5	10
2004	891	34.5	25.8	11.3
2005	899	35.8	25.1	9.7
2006	905	39.0	23.2	10.3
2007	933	40.6	23.0	99.7
2008	1042	39.6	26.3	12.3
2009	867	21.6	20.8	11.7
2010	812	33.5	24.2	25
2011	760	33.0	23.0	19.1
2012	785	32.2	24.3	29.9
2013	789	33.4	23.5	37.9
2014	797	32.9	24.2	26
2015	902	n/a	n/a	19
2016	910	n/a	n/a	20.3
2017	859	32.9	26.0	21.7
2018	833	n/a	n/a	15.7
2019	818	36.4	22.4	13.8
2020	777	35.7	21.7	14.4
2021	733	n/a	n/a	17.1
2022	696	38.0	18.3	12.4
2023	666	31.9	20.8	11.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Elk Meadows School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$435 (5.8%)	$7,040 (94.2%)	$7,474

Data source: Utah Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Elk Meadows School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 230^th of 572 Elementary schools	Ranks 208^th of 561 Elementary schools	3.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Elk Meadows School)	54.8	58.3	3.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jordan District)	47.5	46.2	1.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	46.8	46.2	0.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Elk Meadows School)	51	58.3	7.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Jordan District)	49.4	48.6	0.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Utah)	50.2	49	1.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Elk Meadows School)	60.3	43.3	17%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Jordan District)	47.3	43	4.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	47.3	44.2	3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Elk Meadows School)	52.5	41.8	10.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Jordan District)	50.2	48.9	1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	49.3	50.1	0.8%
4th Grade Science (Elk Meadows School)	60.3	50.5	9.8%
4th Grade Science (Jordan District)	54.1	48.7	5.4%
4th Grade Science (Utah)	51.1	49.6	1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Elk Meadows School)	49.6	52.1	2.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Jordan District)	47.9	49.4	1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	47.9	49	1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Elk Meadows School)	42.7	52.6	9.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Jordan District)	52.1	46	6.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	49	45.3	3.7%
5th Grade Science (Elk Meadows School)	53	53.7	0.7%
5th Grade Science (Jordan District)	52.3	49.7	2.6%
5th Grade Science (Utah)	51.9	51.2	0.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Elk Meadows School)	49.2	57.3	8.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Jordan District)	50.3	45.9	4.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	48.9	45.3	3.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Elk Meadows School)	42.3	38.1	4.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Jordan District)	42.6	36.4	6.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	39.2	35.4	3.8%
6th Grade Science (Elk Meadows School)	56.2	63.8	7.6%
6th Grade Science (Jordan District)	57.4	54.5	2.9%
6th Grade Science (Utah)	57.7	55.5	2.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	818	666	18.6%
African American	10	10
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	17	13	23.5%
Hispanic	79	70	11.4%
Pacific Islander	11	14	27.3%
White	678	540	20.4%
Two or More Races	22	19	13.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	13.8%	11.1%	2.7%

Schools Near Elk Meadows School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				RISE English Language Arts (2024)				RISE Mathematics (2024)				RISE Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	RISE English Language Arts 3rd Grade	RISE English Language Arts 4th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 5th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 6th Grade	RISE Mathematics 3rd Grade	RISE Mathematics 4th Grade	RISE Mathematics 5th Grade	RISE Mathematics 6th Grade	RISE Science 4th Grade	RISE Science 5th Grade	RISE Science 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Elk Meadows School	Public	K-6	3448 W 9800 S	South Jordan	84095	Salt Lake County	Jordan District	No	No	No	No	(801) 446-3200	666	32	20.8	11.1%	540 (81.1%)	10 (1.5%)	70 (10.5%)	13 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.1%)	19 (2.9%)	69.7	162^nd of 561 public elementary schools	71.1%		61.3	208^th of 561 public elementary schools	62.9%	46	69.7	54.5	43.5	53.3	72.2	61.8	40.7	51.4	59.1	52.8	66.4	$7,474	$435	$7,040
Jordan Ridge School	Public	K-6	2636 W 9800 S	South Jordan	84095	Salt Lake County	Jordan District	No	No	No	No	(801) 254-8025	676	32	21.4	15.4%	542 (80.2%)	1 (0.1%)	85 (12.6%)	11 (1.6%)	1 (0.1%)	12 (1.8%)	24 (3.6%)	75.9	118^th of 561 public elementary schools	79.0%		78	106^th of 561 public elementary schools	81.1%	12	59.3	58.6	60.0	55.3	56.9	56.0	52.6	57.5	60.6	59.4	75.8	$6,741	$323	$6,418
Welby School	Public	K-6	4130 W 9580 S	South Jordan	84009	Salt Lake County	Jordan District	No	No	No	No	(801) 280-1456	790	33	23.7	16.7%	624 (79.0%)	5 (0.6%)	83 (10.5%)	13 (1.6%)	3 (0.4%)	27 (3.4%)	35 (4.4%)	59.5	225^th of 561 public elementary schools	59.9%		55.8	240^th of 561 public elementary schools	57.2%	15	42.4	57.7	42.4	45.3	56.0	63.5	49.5	35.8	59.7	55.5	58.9	$6,656	$338	$6,318
Terra Linda School	Public	K-6	8400 S 3400 W	West Jordan	84088	Salt Lake County	Jordan District	No	No	No	No	(801) 282-8036	474	26	18.2	36.7%	273 (57.6%)	5 (1.1%)	152 (32.1%)	17 (3.6%)	1 (0.2%)	12 (2.5%)	14 (3.0%)	11.2	502^nd of 561 public elementary schools	10.5%		17.6	462^nd of 561 public elementary schools	17.6%	40	20.3	23.5	29.8	32.4	23.8	25.0	17.6	15.5	27.9	24.7	43.7	$8,483	$725	$7,758
Eastlake School	Public	K-6	4389 W Isla Daybreak Road	South Jordan	84009	Salt Lake County	Jordan District	No	No	No	No	(801) 446-0778	885	42	21.1	9.5%	674 (76.2%)	13 (1.5%)	107 (12.1%)	20 (2.3%)	1 (0.1%)	11 (1.2%)	59 (6.7%)	71	154^th of 561 public elementary schools	72.5%		73	130^th of 561 public elementary schools	76.8%	24	47.3	56.5	53.3	60.0	54.6	58.5	53.3	48.5	65.4	58.1	66.5	$6,493	$212	$6,280
Westvale School	Public	K-6	2300 W 8660 S	West Jordan	84088	Salt Lake County	Jordan District	No	No	No	Yes	(801) 565-7510	490	23	21.0	44.1%	275 (56.1%)	2 (0.4%)	150 (30.6%)	14 (2.9%)	4 (0.8%)	14 (2.9%)	31 (6.3%)	20.8	449^th of 561 public elementary schools	20.0%		27.2	410^th of 561 public elementary schools	26.9%	39	35.2	22.0	30.5	20.6	47.9	27.6	33.3	26.4	31.0	38.6	42.5	$8,565	$1,010	$7,555
Monte Vista School	Public	K-6	11121 S 2700 W	South Jordan	84095	Salt Lake County	Jordan District	No	No	No	No	(801) 254-8040	833	39	21.6	6.2%	706 (84.8%)	6 (0.7%)	56 (6.7%)	12 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.2%)	43 (5.2%)	70.3	158^th of 561 public elementary schools	71.8%		63.2	196^th of 561 public elementary schools	65.1%	38	47.4	44.8	60.9	69.2	57.4	61.6	59.5	35.6	61.0	60.9	65.9	$6,498	$228	$6,270
Jordan Hills School	Public	K-6	8892 S 4800 W	West Jordan	84088	Salt Lake County	Jordan District	No	No	No	No	(801) 280-0238	665	30	22.5	18.8%	474 (71.3%)	4 (0.6%)	118 (17.7%)	23 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.3%)	24 (3.6%)	82.6	76^th of 561 public elementary schools	86.5%		82.9	80^th of 561 public elementary schools	85.7%	4	68.5	54.5	73.1	60.2	68.9	61.4	65.4	52.6	61.3	72.5	62.3	$8,081	$444	$7,637
Golden Fields School	Public	K-6	10252 S. Split Rock Drive	South Jordan	84009	Salt Lake County	Jordan District	No	No	No	No	(801) 567-8910	882	40	22.3	7.7%	677 (76.8%)	10 (1.1%)	108 (12.2%)	20 (2.3%)	1 (0.1%)	8 (0.9%)	58 (6.6%)	73.4	133^rd of 561 public elementary schools	76.3%		73	131^st of 561 public elementary schools	76.6%	2	50.4	54.8	63.0	61.0	57.3	57.0	61.2	44.1	64.2	61.7	61.4	$6,745	$350	$6,396
Columbia School	Public	K-6	3505 W 7800 S	West Jordan	84088	Salt Lake County	Jordan District	No	No	No	Yes	(801) 280-3279	619	34	18.2	58.8%	193 (31.2%)	13 (2.1%)	351 (56.7%)	4 (0.6%)	7 (1.1%)	24 (3.9%)	27 (4.4%)	4.1	547^th of 561 public elementary schools	2.5%		4.9	547^th of 561 public elementary schools	2.5%		8.4	19.5	10.5	19.3	10.5	14.6		12.8	25.4	12.6	31.5	$9,569	$1,573	$7,996

Frequently Asked Questions about Elk Meadows School

What schools do graduates of Elk Meadows School attend?

Students who attend Elk Meadows School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Elk Ridge Middle
High : Bingham High

What district is Elk Meadows School in?

Jordan District

Is Elk Meadows School a good school?

Elk Meadows School ranks 162^nd of 561 Utah elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Elk Meadows School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 666 students attended Elk Meadows School.

What is the racial makeup of Elk Meadows School?

Students at Elk Meadows School are 81% White, 11% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% Pacific Islander, 2% Asian, 2% African American.

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