Very Good
#217 of 1,015 schools in UT
Top 21% in state
Elk Meadows School
Elementary School · Jordan District · South Jordan, UT
A Jordan District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.
3448 W 9800 S, South Jordan, UT 84095
- Math 50% proficient (2025)
- Reading 54% proficient (2025)
- 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Elk Meadows School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 30 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 52% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
17.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Elk Meadows School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Salt Lake City map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 49Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated983/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (South Jordan), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$123,082
Median home value
$669,600
Median rent
$1,794/mo
College educated
46.3%
Homeownership
75.7%
Poverty rate
3.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84095; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Ridge SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–6 | 0.9 mi | 654 | Compare → |
| Welby SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–6 | 0.9 mi | 731 | Compare → |
| Hawthorn Academy West JordanCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.1 | K–9 | 1.5 mi | 801 | Compare → |
| Blackridge SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–6 | Not available | 865 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Jordan District
- Schools in district
- 69
- Rank in district
- #14 of 65
- District spending per student
- $9,450NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Elk Meadows School is listed in Jordan District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Elk Meadows School
Elk Meadows School is a public elementary school in South Jordan, UT, part of Jordan District, serving approximately 648 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #217 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Elk Meadows School
What grades does Elk Meadows School serve?
Elk Meadows School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Elk Meadows School?
Elk Meadows School has an enrollment of approximately 648 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elk Meadows School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elk Meadows School is 20.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Elk Meadows School rank in UT?
Elk Meadows School ranks #217 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Elk Meadows School's MySchoolScout rating?
Elk Meadows School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Elk Meadows School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Elk Meadows School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Elk Meadows School a charter school?
No, Elk Meadows School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Elk Meadows School a Title I school?
No, Elk Meadows School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elk Meadows School?
17.9% of students at Elk Meadows School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 648
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Salt Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.1%
- Phone
- (801) 446-3200
- Area population (ZIP 84095)
- 38,240
- Area average commute
- 22.3 min
- Area median age
- 39
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 RISE · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 RISE. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 RISE · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 RISE. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 84095; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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