South Jordan School

11205 S BLACK CHERRY WAY
SOUTH JORDAN, UT 84095

schools.jordandistrict.org/sjes/

882 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

South Jordan Elementary School is a prominent institution within the Jordan School District, located in the rapidly growing community of South Jordan, Utah. As a cornerstone of the neighborhood, the school serves a diverse population of students in grades K–6. The campus is designed to foster a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills while encouraging students to develop social-emotional competencies necessary for success in later grades.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to student growth, often leveraging its location within the Jordan District to utilize robust curriculum standards and professional development resources. Beyond core academics, South Jordan Elementary focuses on building a strong community culture, often engaging parents and local stakeholders through various school events and extracurricular initiatives. Its dedication to a well-rounded education ensures that students are not only prepared for middle school transitions but are also encouraged to participate in a collaborative, inclusive school environment.

882

Total Students

39.9

Full-Time Teachers

22.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Jordan School
Demographic	Student Count
White	692
Hispanic	86
Black	4
Asian	19
Two or More	52
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	25

White
692 (78.5 %)
Hispanic
86 (9.8 %)
Two or More
52 (5.9 %)
Pacific Islander
25 (2.8 %)
Asian
19 (2.2 %)
Black
4 (0.5 %)
American Indian
4 (0.5 %)

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)254-8000
Website:	http://schools.jordandistrict.org/sjes/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	882
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	123
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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 104

Grade 1 114

Grade 2 113

Grade 3 128

Grade 4 147

Grade 5 145

Grade 6 131