Foothills School

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Foothills School ranks 315 th of 561 Utah elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Foothills School is an elementary school in Riverton, Utah, serving 919 students in grades K-6 as part of the Jordan School District. While the school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past decade, it has some areas of strength, particularly in 4th grade Math and 6th grade Science, where it outperforms the district and state averages.

Foothills School has a higher percentage of White students (78.02%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 62.82% to 86.2% White students. The school also has a higher percentage of Hispanic students (13.93%) than the surrounding schools. In terms of test scores, Foothills School's performance in English Language Arts and Math lags behind the district and state, but it has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 8.97% to 13.28% over the past three years, which is lower than most of the nearby schools.

While Foothills School's overall performance is below the Jordan District and Utah state averages, it performs better than some of the nearby schools, particularly in 4th grade Math and 6th grade Science. However, the school's steady decline in statewide ranking over the past decade suggests the need for a closer examination of the school's curriculum, instructional practices, and resource allocation to identify areas for improvement. The school's racial diversity and relatively low free/reduced lunch rates may also play a role in its performance and the needs of its student population.

Detail:

Public K-6

13717 S Shaggy Peak
Riverton, UT 84096

(801) 302-8599

District: Jordan District

SchoolDigger Rank:
315^th of 561 Utah Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,050

Students who attend Foothills School usually attend:

Middle:	South Hills Middle
High:	Mountain Ridge High

Student/teacher ratio: 21.6

Number of students: 919

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.0%

Hispanic:

13.9%

Two or more races:

4.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 13.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Foothills School ranks worse than 56.1% of elementary schools in Utah. It also ranks 22^nd among 35 ranked elementary schools in the Jordan District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.44. (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.

Student Body

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Foothills School is $7,050. 17 elementary schools in the Jordan District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Foothills School:

SchoolDigger ranks Foothills School 315^th of 561 Utah public elementary schools. (See Foothills School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Jordan District:

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

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Rank History for Foothills School

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Rank History for all students at Foothills School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	UT State Percentile
2008	48.20	298^th	498	40.2%
2009	50.33	294^th	509	42.2%
2010	55.58	257^th	518	50.4%
2011	59.10	272^nd	563	51.7%
2012	59.42	275^th	579	52.5%
2013	66.96	189^th	576	67.2%
2014	66.20	151^st	509	70.3%
2015	62.06	201^st	537	62.6%
2016	51.44	276^th	533	48.2%
2017	61.45	199^th	526	62.2%
2018	56.36	233^rd	528	55.9%
2019	59.08	231^st	572	59.6%
2021	47.48	310^th	559	44.5%
2022	46.82	305^th	551	44.6%
2023	42.85	324^th	561	42.2%
2024	46.44	315^th	561	43.9%

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Rank History for White students at Foothills School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	29.79	325^th	435	25.3%
2023	23.98	343^rd	428	19.9%
2024	34.37	316^th	429	26.3%

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

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Utah State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Foothills School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2004	737	1	1	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	745
2005	972	3	5	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	989
2006	1283	3	10	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	1310
2007	1241	2	10	17	4	n/a	n/a	0	1274
2008	1305	5	6	33	5	n/a	n/a	0	1354
2009	1211	3	4	24	3	n/a	n/a	0	1245
2010	912	0	3	25	2	n/a	n/a	170	1112
2011	1053	2	9	46	6	2	9	0	1127
2012	1015	2	8	40	5	1	4	0	1075
2013	1036	1	5	56	1	7	17	0	1123
2014	1033	0	6	48	3	5	19	0	1114
2015	1031	3	10	65	2	6	31	0	1148
2016	1022	3	9	69	2	4	44	0	1153
2017	943	3	14	62	3	13	43	0	1081
2018	915	3	14	68	4	10	41	0	1055
2019	894	6	14	85	5	9	54	0	1067
2020	852	4	10	99	3	11	46	0	1025
2021	799	3	13	89	6	7	42	0	959
2022	736	4	10	103	3	12	38	0	906
2023	717	3	16	128	2	16	37	0	919

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 Foothills School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	745	28.2	26.4	12.5
2005	989	36.8	26.9	9.9
2006	1310	53.0	24.7	12.9
2007	1274	53.2	23.9	4.6
2008	1354	53.4	25.4	12
2009	1245	6.2	22.4	10.8
2010	1112	46.8	23.7	19
2011	1127	43.7	25.7	12.9
2012	1075	44.4	24.1	17.7
2013	1123	45.5	24.6	19.5
2014	1114	45.9	24.2	12.5
2015	1148	n/a	n/a	14.1
2016	1153	n/a	n/a	12.2
2017	1081	45.9	23.5	13.9
2018	1055	n/a	n/a	13.6
2019	1067	45.4	23.4	12.3
2020	1025	47.0	21.8	14
2021	959	n/a	n/a	9
2022	906	43.1	20.9	9.1
2023	919	42.4	21.6	13.3

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 Foothills School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	745	28.2	26.4	12.5
2005	989	36.8	26.9	9.9
2006	1310	53.0	24.7	12.9
2007	1274	53.2	23.9	4.6
2008	1354	53.4	25.4	12
2009	1245	6.2	22.4	10.8
2010	1112	46.8	23.7	19
2011	1127	43.7	25.7	12.9
2012	1075	44.4	24.1	17.7
2013	1123	45.5	24.6	19.5
2014	1114	45.9	24.2	12.5
2015	1148	n/a	n/a	14.1
2016	1153	n/a	n/a	12.2
2017	1081	45.9	23.5	13.9
2018	1055	n/a	n/a	13.6
2019	1067	45.4	23.4	12.3
2020	1025	47.0	21.8	14
2021	959	n/a	n/a	9
2022	906	43.1	20.9	9.1
2023	919	42.4	21.6	13.3

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 Foothills School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$361 (5.1%)	$6,689 (94.9%)	$7,050

Data source: Utah Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Foothills School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 231^st of 572 Elementary schools	Ranks 324^th of 561 Elementary schools	17.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Foothills School)	50.3	40.2	10.1%
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 (Foothills School)	33.3	43.9	10.6%
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 (Foothills School)	51.6	36	15.6%
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 (Foothills School)	54.2	46.7	7.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Jordan District)	50.2	48.9	1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	49.3	50.1	0.8%
4th Grade Science (Foothills School)	50.3	42.2	8.1%
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 (Foothills School)	57.9	39.2	18.7%
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 (Foothills School)	56.3	49.2	7.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Jordan District)	52.1	46	6.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	49	45.3	3.7%
5th Grade Science (Foothills School)	54.5	43.1	11.4%
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 (Foothills School)	56.1	48.2	7.9%
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 (Foothills School)	40.7	37.4	3.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Jordan District)	42.6	36.4	6.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	39.2	35.4	3.8%
6th Grade Science (Foothills School)	63	57.5	5.5%
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	1067	919	13.9%
African American	6	3	50%
American Indian	5	2	60%
Asian	14	16	14.3%
Hispanic	85	128	50.6%
Pacific Islander	9	16	77.8%
White	894	717	19.8%
Two or More Races	54	37	31.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	12.3%	13.3%	1%

Schools Near Foothills 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
Foothills School	Public	K-6	13717 S Shaggy Peak	Riverton	84096	Salt Lake County	Jordan District	No	No	No	No	(801) 302-8599	919	42	21.6	13.3%	717 (78.0%)	3 (0.3%)	128 (13.9%)	16 (1.7%)	2 (0.2%)	16 (1.7%)	37 (4.0%)	46.4	315^th of 561 public elementary schools	43.9%		42.8	324^th of 561 public elementary schools	42.2%	9	35.5	38.7	48.3	40.5	43.6	51.5	46.3	38.0	50.0	44.6	63.7	$7,050	$361	$6,689
Blackridge School	Public	K-6	14131 South Rosecrest Road	Herriman	84096	Salt Lake County	Jordan District	No	No	No	No	(801) 254-0326	941	41	22.8	9.1%	784 (83.3%)	6 (0.6%)	83 (8.8%)	10 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (1.9%)	40 (4.3%)	65.4	185^th of 561 public elementary schools	67.0%		69.9	148^th of 561 public elementary schools	73.6%	37	51.2	52.9	53.9	53.2	47.1	57.3	49.3	59.9	52.2	53.5	64.8	$6,902	$199	$6,702
Ridge View Elementary	Public	K-6	14120 S Greenford Ln.	Herriman	84096	Salt Lake County	Jordan District	No	No	No	No	(801) 567-8930	1,092	47	23.0	20.8%	686 (62.8%)	9 (0.8%)	282 (25.8%)	7 (0.6%)	5 (0.5%)	38 (3.5%)	65 (6.0%)	17.3	466^th of 561 public elementary schools	16.9%		18.9	457^th of 561 public elementary schools	18.5%	9	34.1	26.7	35.4	21.5	37.4	22.1	27.2	19.2	33.7	43.4	31.6
Silver Crest School	Public	K-6	12937 S Elementary Dr	Herriman	84096	Salt Lake County	Jordan District	No	No	No	No	(801) 253-1034	902	40	22.5	20.1%	605 (67.1%)	10 (1.1%)	177 (19.6%)	20 (2.2%)	8 (0.9%)	24 (2.7%)	58 (6.4%)	40.7	346^th of 561 public elementary schools	38.3%		47.6	296^th of 561 public elementary schools	47.2%	50	46.8	36.0	49.2	42.6	47.6	48.2	43.5	33.8	41.1	36.3	47.3	$6,515	$262	$6,254
Herriman School	Public	K-6	13170 S 6000 W	Herriman	84096	Salt Lake County	Jordan District	No	No	No	No	(801) 446-3215	731	33	21.8	11.2%	579 (79.2%)	2 (0.3%)	112 (15.3%)	6 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.4%)	22 (3.0%)	82.8	73^rd of 561 public elementary schools	87.0%		90.6	28^th of 561 public elementary schools	95.0%	45	57.5	71.4	60.0	56.2	69.7	84.8	65.8	42.5	84.7	65.9	64.1	$6,675	$259	$6,416
Bastian School	Public	K-6	5692 W. Big Bend Park Drive	Herriman	84096	Salt Lake County	Jordan District	No	No	No	No	(801) 567-8920	714	33	21.6	11.9%	541 (75.8%)	12 (1.7%)	102 (14.3%)	16 (2.2%)	3 (0.4%)	9 (1.3%)	31 (4.3%)	51.6	276^th of 561 public elementary schools	50.8%		50.9	278^th of 561 public elementary schools	50.4%	2	38.1	47.6	58.9	51.1	48.9	43.7	49.1	27.8	43.7	59.0	56.7	$6,835	$249	$6,586
Rose Creek School	Public	K-6	12812 S 3600 W	Riverton	84065	Salt Lake County	Jordan District	No	No	No	No	(801) 254-8082	757	37	20.6	15.1%	622 (82.2%)	4 (0.5%)	75 (9.9%)	8 (1.1%)	2 (0.3%)	13 (1.7%)	33 (4.4%)	53	267^th of 561 public elementary schools	52.4%		40.3	339^th of 561 public elementary schools	39.6%	72	46.4	49.1	45.2	47.5	51.3	52.5	46.6	35.3	58.1	47.6	52.6	$6,977	$444	$6,533
Butterfield Canyon School	Public	K-6	6860 W Mary Leizan Lane	Herriman	84096	Salt Lake County	Jordan District	No	No	No	No	(801) 254-0737	774	34	22.7	6.1%	649 (83.9%)	3 (0.4%)	69 (8.9%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	8 (1.0%)	40 (5.2%)	58.4	231^st of 561 public elementary schools	58.8%		53.4	257^th of 561 public elementary schools	54.2%	26	48.7	41.4	46.1	53.1	50.4	57.6	37.0	39.6	58.5	57.0	69.1	$6,012	$249	$5,763
Midas Creek School	Public	K-6	11901 S Park Haven Lane	Riverton	84096	Salt Lake County	Jordan District	No	No	No	No	(801) 254-7407	805	36	22.2	10.7%	674 (83.7%)	6 (0.7%)	77 (9.6%)	7 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.6%)	36 (4.5%)	60.9	215^th of 561 public elementary schools	61.7%		65.9	177^th of 561 public elementary schools	68.4%	38	53.8	47.4	53.6	50.0	58.0	52.7	59.7	32.3	54.5	52.6	57.0	$6,705	$361	$6,344
Oak Leaf Elementary	Public	K-6	6935 W Silver Sky Drive	Herriman	84096	Salt Lake County	Jordan District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(801) 567-8970	500	23	21.6	9.0%	431 (86.2%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (8.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	25 (5.0%)	66.4	183^rd of 561 public elementary schools	67.4%					(n/a)	49.2	48.8	52.3	61.4	53.6	50.0	52.9	52.9	53.7	63.2	60.0

Frequently Asked Questions about Foothills School

What is the racial makeup of Foothills School?

Students at Foothills School are 78% White, 14% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 2% Pacific Islander.

What schools do graduates of Foothills School attend?

Students who attend Foothills School usually go on to attend:

Middle : South Hills Middle
High : Mountain Ridge High

How many students attend Foothills School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 919 students attended Foothills School.

Is Foothills School a good school?

Foothills School ranks 315^th of 561 Utah elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Foothills School in?

Jordan District

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