Mountain Shadows School

schools.jordandistrict.org/shadows/

585 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Mountain Shadows Elementary School is a public school located in West Jordan, Utah, serving students as part of the Jordan School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the personal growth of its student body. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare children for future success while encouraging them to become responsible and engaged members of their local community.

The school places a strong emphasis on collaboration between staff, parents, and students to create a positive educational culture. With a dedication to modern teaching practices and student-centered instruction, Mountain Shadows works to meet the diverse needs of its learners. Families interested in specific school programs, registration information, or upcoming events can find comprehensive details and resources on the official district website.

585

Total Students

27.6

Full-Time Teachers

21.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mountain Shadows School
Demographic	Student Count
White	329
Hispanic	178
Black	14
Asian	15
Two or More	29
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	19

White
329 (56.2 %)
Hispanic
178 (30.4 %)
Two or More
29 (5.0 %)
Pacific Islander
19 (3.2 %)
Asian
15 (2.6 %)
Black
14 (2.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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)963-0291
Website:	http://schools.jordandistrict.org/shadows/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	585
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	179
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	65

* 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 77

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 97

Grade 5 86

Grade 6 105