Southland School

schools.jordandistrict.org/southland/

681 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Southland Elementary School, located in Riverton, Utah, is a public school within the Jordan School District serving students in grades K–6. The school emphasizes a foundational approach to academics while fostering a supportive community environment. It is well-regarded for its commitment to student growth, leveraging the resources and curriculum standards of the Jordan School District to provide a structured and well-rounded educational experience for local children.

Beyond its academic offerings, Southland Elementary focuses on building character and community engagement. The school frequently promotes parent involvement and extracurricular activities, aiming to create a partnership between home and school that encourages student success. With its convenient location in the growing Riverton area, the school remains a central hub for neighborhood families, striving to prepare students both socially and intellectually for their future educational endeavors.

681

Total Students

33.5

Full-Time Teachers

20.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southland School
Demographic	Student Count
White	583
Hispanic	42
Black	1
Asian	2
Two or More	39
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	12

White
583 (85.6 %)
Hispanic
42 (6.2 %)
Two or More
39 (5.7 %)
Pacific Islander
12 (1.8 %)
Asian
2 (0.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
Black
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Jordan District
Phone:	(801)254-8047
Website:	http://schools.jordandistrict.org/southland/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	681
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	74
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 72

Grade 1 97

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 115

Grade 5 104

Grade 6 116

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Southland School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	72
Grade 1	97
Grade 2	92
Grade 3	85
Grade 4	115
Grade 5	104
Grade 6	116

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Southland School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	339	49.8%
Male	342	50.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)