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Public elementary school · Jordan District · South Jordan, Utah

Elk Meadows School

Elk Meadows School rates 4.0, below most Jordan District elementary schools, whose rated median is 6.4.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
4.0this school

4.0 on a one-to-ten scale; the Jordan District median is 6.4.

#962 of 1,017 schools in Utah · Jordan District: 41 elementary schools rated, median 6.4

The brief

A Jordan District elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 962 of 1,017 schools in Utah and 64 of 65 in Jordan District.

Elk Meadows School is listed in Jordan District, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math45%state average not published · 2026 RISE
Reading45%state average not published · 2026 RISE
Proficiency is down 36 points across the 18-year record (2009–2026) and has held near 45% recently.2026 RISE; 32 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
1.7
50% of the rating
Academics
6.1
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
6.8
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 6 sources, 2019–2026

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2026) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

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 · 2026 RISE · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2026 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 · 2026 RISE · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2026 RISE. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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, 2009-2026; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Elk Meadows School and the 20 nearest elementary schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

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%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84095; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
49
Car-Dependent
Transit Score
0
Minimal Transit
Bike Score
37
Somewhat Bikeable
City reported crime
1,050/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for South Jordan. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (South Jordan), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
17.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

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Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and six rate higher than Elk Meadows School among the rated peers.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

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.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

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 #962 of 1,017 schools in UT.

What is Elk Meadows School's MySchoolScout rating?

Elk Meadows School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

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 facts

Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
648
Student-teacher ratio
20.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Salt Lake County
Rank in district
#64 of 65
Schools in district
69
District spending per student
$9,450
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.1%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 84095)
38,240
Area average commute
22.3 min
Area median age
39

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Utah Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.