Elk Ridge Middle

schools.jordandistrict.org/elkridge/

1,118 Students

Middle School 7th - 9th

School Overview

Elk Ridge Middle School, located in South Jordan, Utah, is part of the Jordan School District and serves students in grades 7 through 9. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and student development, offering a comprehensive curriculum that prepares learners for the transition to high school. By fostering a supportive and structured environment, the school focuses on building both the intellectual and social foundations necessary for future success in a rapidly changing educational landscape.

Beyond its core academics, Elk Ridge Middle School emphasizes a well-rounded student experience through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and elective programs. The school encourages active involvement from the surrounding community and maintains a strong focus on school pride and student engagement. With a dedicated faculty and staff, the institution strives to cultivate a positive school culture where students are challenged to reach their full potential while feeling connected to their peers and teachers.

1,118

Total Students

50.9

Full-Time Teachers

22.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Elk Ridge Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	850
Hispanic	151
Black	9
Asian	29
Two or More	58
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	19

White
850 (76.0 %)
Hispanic
151 (13.5 %)
Two or More
58 (5.2 %)
Asian
29 (2.6 %)
Pacific Islander
19 (1.7 %)
Black
9 (0.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Jordan District
Phone:	(801)412-2800
Website:	http://schools.jordandistrict.org/elkridge/
Grade Range:	7th - 9th
Total Students:	1,118
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	167
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* 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

Grade 7 371

Grade 8 386

Grade 9 361