Aspen Elementary

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Aspen Elementary ranks 304 th of 561 Utah elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Aspen Elementary is a public elementary school in South Jordan, Utah, serving students from kindergarten to 6th grade. With a diverse student population, 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.

While Aspen Elementary's overall student performance, as measured by the RISE assessments, is generally lower than the Jordan District and Utah state averages, the school's Hispanic students perform relatively well, ranking 7 out of 49 Utah elementary schools in English Language Arts (ELA) with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, the school's performance is lower than nearby schools like Herriman School and Eastlake School, which have higher student proficiency rates in ELA, Math, and Science.

Aspen Elementary has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (21.34% in 2022-2023) compared to the nearby schools, which may be a contributing factor to the school's lower overall performance. The school's more diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and multiracial students, is an interesting aspect that warrants further analysis to understand the factors influencing student success at Aspen Elementary.

Detail:

Public K-6

11189 S. Willow Walk Rd
South Jordan, UT 84009

(801) 567-8960

District: Jordan District

SchoolDigger Rank:
304^th of 561 Utah Elementary Schools

Students who attend Aspen Elementary usually attend:

High:

Herriman High

Student/teacher ratio: 24.6

Number of students: 642

Racial breakdown:

White:

61.2%

Hispanic:

27.1%

Two or more races:

5.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 21.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Aspen Elementary ranks worse than 54.2% of elementary schools in Utah. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.07. (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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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Aspen Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Aspen Elementary 304^th of 561 Utah public elementary schools. (See Aspen Elementary 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 all students at Aspen Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	UT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	43.18	322^nd	561	42.6%
2024	48.07	304^th	561	45.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Aspen Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	UT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	70.08	7^th	49	85.7%

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Rank History for White students at Aspen Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	22.19	357^th	435	17.9%
2023	39.51	266^th	428	37.9%
2024	59.39	168^th	429	60.8%

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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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by a parent
Friday, February 18, 2022

New school but it has been a bit of a transition. This is our third school in this area, so I am just comparing between them.

I have three kids in different grades here and it seems like things are run pretty poorly. I have seen multiple times this year teachers crying in the halls, and it feels like everyone is on the verge of breaking. Maybe it is from Covid or the brand new principle is struggling. I am not really sure, but as our group of parents say, try walking around after school and you will feel it.

Teachers are nice and at least speaking from my three seem to be comparable, it just feels like they are rushing through things at paces that make it hard to learn and experience the skills.

It has a feeling like everyone is exhausted and burnt out here. Hopefully this changes as the leadership team gains some experience. That way next year it doesn't have such a depressing vibe for a school. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Aspen Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2022	334	9	8	108	2	15	25	0	501
2023	393	8	11	174	0	23	33	0	642

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

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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 Aspen Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	501	21.9	22.8	21
2023	642	26.0	24.6	21.3

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 Aspen Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	501	21.9	22.8	21
2023	642	26.0	24.6	21.3

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.

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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
Aspen Elementary	Public	K-6	11189 S. Willow Walk Rd	South Jordan	84009	Salt Lake County	Jordan District	No	No	No	No	(801) 567-8960	642	26	24.6	21.3%	393 (61.2%)	8 (1.2%)	174 (27.1%)	11 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (3.6%)	33 (5.1%)	48.1	304^th of 561 public elementary schools	45.8%		43.2	322^nd of 561 public elementary schools	42.6%	18	37.8	49.6	42.9	46.5	46.2	47.6	48.7	39.4	44.6	53.8	51.0
Advantage Arts Academy	Public, Charter	K-6	6171 W. 11800 S	Herriman	84096	Salt Lake County	Advantage Arts Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(801) 878-8622	332	17	19.6	24.7%	202 (60.8%)	4 (1.2%)	101 (30.4%)	4 (1.2%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.9%)	17 (5.1%)	26.3	422^nd of 561 public elementary schools	24.8%		27.5	409^th of 561 public elementary schools	27.1%	13	27.9	35.5	35.6		21.0	42.2	24.5		48.9	45.6		$00	$00	$00
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
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
Daybreak School	Public	K-6	4544 W Harvest Moon Dr	South Jordan	84009	Salt Lake County	Jordan District	No	No	No	No	(801) 302-0553	777	36	21.8	16.9%	592 (76.2%)	9 (1.2%)	115 (14.8%)	7 (0.9%)	3 (0.4%)	11 (1.4%)	40 (5.1%)	50.9	285^th of 561 public elementary schools	49.2%		60.8	209^th of 561 public elementary schools	62.7%	76	44.0	27.6	54.7	66.6	37.4	35.1	41.2	52.2	36.1	59.4	66.1	$7,700	$869	$6,831
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
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
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
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Aspen Elementary

What district is Aspen Elementary in?

Jordan District

What schools do graduates of Aspen Elementary attend?

Students who attend Aspen Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Herriman High

Is Aspen Elementary a good school?

Aspen Elementary ranks 304^th of 561 Utah elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Aspen Elementary?

Students at Aspen Elementary are 61% White, 27% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 4% Pacific Islander, 2% Asian, 1% African American.

How many students attend Aspen Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 642 students attended Aspen Elementary.

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