Elk Ridge Middle

schools.jordandistrict.org/elkridge/

1,151 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.

1,151

Total Students

49.5

Full-Time Teachers

23.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Elk Ridge Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	837
Hispanic	161
Black	11
Asian	51
Two or More	57
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	33

White
837 (72.7%)
Hispanic
161 (14.0%)
Two or More
57 (5.0%)
Asian
51 (4.4%)
Pacific Islander
33 (2.9%)
Black
11 (1.0%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	1,151
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.3
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 7 360

Grade 8 413

Grade 9 378