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Hawthorn Academy West Jordan

9062 S 2200 W, WEST JORDAN, UT 84088Hawthorn Academy →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–09Charter
757
Students
Total enrolled
$8,394
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 41% vs nat'l
19.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 23% vs nat'l
43/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 14% vs nat'l
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Large public school
Serves 757 students in grades KG–09 in WEST JORDAN, Utah.
41% below average funding
District spends $8,394 per pupil, 41% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 43th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Hawthorn Academy West Jordan is a large other in WEST JORDAN, Utah, serving grades KG–09 with 757 students. The district invests $8,394 per student — 41% below the national average of $14,347, with a 19.0:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 25% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Hawthorn Academy West Jordan

757
Total Students
19.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
25%
Free Lunch
40
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–09) are served by this school
Gender Distribution380 male · 377 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility25%
National avg 52% · 188 students
Student Composition
62%
24%
Asian5%
White62%
Hispanic / Latino24%
Black2%
Multiracial4%
Native American1%
Pacific Islander3%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 490013701298

Academic Outcomes at Hawthorn Academy West Jordan

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
43
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 43th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 47th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 84088

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$8,394Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$8,394
State avg
$12,252
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$3,693
Student Support$1,595
Administration$1,007
Operations$1,259
Other$839
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $8,394 spent per student, an estimated $3,719 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
87%
State government
87.2%
Local (property tax)
3.0%
Federal programs
9.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Charter school — may offer specialized curriculum or alternative teaching approaches
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $8,394/student, 41% less than the national average
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelOther
GradesKG – 09
Location—
CountySalt Lake County
CharterYes
VirtualNo
DistrictHawthorn Academy →
Phone: (801)282-9066
NCES ID: 490013701298
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in WEST JORDAN seeking a charter school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Hawthorn Academy
Elem
Hawthorn Academy South Jordan
589 students · KG–06
● 57 opp28% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
9062 S 2200 W, WEST JORDAN, UT 84088
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Other
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.