Mountain Shadows School

schools.jordandistrict.org/shadows/

595 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.

595

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mountain Shadows School
Demographic	Student Count
White	302
Hispanic	216
Black	9
Asian	10
Two or More	29
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	24

White
302 (50.8%)
Hispanic
216 (36.3%)
Two or More
29 (4.9%)
Pacific Islander
24 (4.0%)
Asian
10 (1.7%)
Black
9 (1.5%)
American Indian
5 (0.8%)

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:	595
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.5
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 78

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 96

Grade 5 85

Grade 6 104