Elk Meadows School

3448 W 9800 S
South Jordan, UT 84095
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 696 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Elk Meadows School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 696 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Top 30% in UT
  • : 51% (Top 30%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

School Overview

Elk Meadows School's student population of 696 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
696 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

Elk Meadows School ranks within the top 30% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elk Meadows School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (UT)
#267 out of 975 schools
(Top 30%)
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51%
39%
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48%
43%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
9%
19%
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Black
1%
1%
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White
84%
72%
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Hawaiian
1%
2%
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Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.29
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Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
22%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Elk Meadows School's ranking?
Elk Meadows School is ranked #267 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Elk Meadows School often compared to?
Elk Meadows Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jordan Ridge School, Terra Linda School, Hawthorn West Jordan by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Elk Meadows School?
696 students attend Elk Meadows School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Elk Meadows School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elk Meadows School?
Elk Meadows School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Elk Meadows School offer ?
Elk Meadows School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Elk Meadows School part of?
Elk Meadows School is part of Jordan School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 696 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 51% (Top 30%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

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