Kauri Sue Hamilton

schools.jordandistrict.org/kaurisuehamilton/

286 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Kauri Sue Hamilton School, located in Riverton, Utah, is a specialized educational facility within the Jordan School District dedicated to serving students with significant disabilities. The school provides a highly supportive and structured environment for students ranging from early childhood through age 22. Its mission focuses on fostering independence, improving quality of life, and helping each student reach their unique potential through personalized instruction and specialized support services tailored to individual developmental needs.

The school is distinguished by its comprehensive approach, which integrates academic instruction with functional life skills, physical therapy, and social-emotional development. By utilizing a multidisciplinary team—including highly trained teachers, nurses, and therapists—Kauri Sue Hamilton ensures that students receive the clinical and educational care necessary to thrive. Beyond the classroom, the school emphasizes community integration and partnerships with families, creating a holistic support system that empowers students to engage meaningfully with the world around them.

286

Total Students

29.2

Full-Time Teachers

9.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kauri Sue Hamilton
Demographic	Student Count
White	186
Hispanic	55
Black	9
Asian	9
Two or More	13
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	12

White
186 (65.0%)
Hispanic
55 (19.2%)
Two or More
13 (4.5%)
Pacific Islander
12 (4.2%)
Black
9 (3.1%)
Asian
9 (3.1%)
American Indian
2 (0.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Jordan District
Phone:	(801)567-8500
Website:	http://schools.jordandistrict.org/kaurisuehamilton/
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	286
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	98
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 16

Grade 1 22

Grade 2 20

Grade 3 22

Grade 4 18

Grade 5 16

Grade 6 14

Grade 7 11

Grade 8 24

Grade 9 13

Grade 10 19