West Jordan School

schools.jordandistrict.org/wjes/

456 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

West Jordan Elementary School is a public school located in West Jordan, Utah, serving students within the Jordan School District. The school is committed to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment where academic excellence and character development are prioritized. By utilizing a standards-based curriculum and integrating modern instructional strategies, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for success in their future educational endeavors.

Beyond core academics, West Jordan Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and student engagement. The school offers a variety of programs and resources designed to support the "whole child," including extracurricular opportunities and support services tailored to meet individual learning needs. Through consistent collaboration between dedicated faculty, supportive families, and the surrounding community, West Jordan Elementary strives to create a nurturing atmosphere that encourages students to reach their full potential.

456

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Jordan School
Demographic	Student Count
White	282
Hispanic	119
Black	9
Asian	9
Two or More	24
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	10

White
282 (61.8 %)
Hispanic
119 (26.1 %)
Two or More
24 (5.3 %)
Pacific Islander
10 (2.2 %)
Black
9 (2.0 %)
Asian
9 (2.0 %)
American Indian
3 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Jordan District
Phone:	(801)565-7506
Website:	http://schools.jordandistrict.org/wjes/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	456
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 70

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 75

Grade 6 56