The top reported proficiency rate is 57% in Science. The lowest is 44% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Aspen Elementary
Aspen Elementary serves kindergarten through sixth grade in South Jordan, a fast-growing suburb southwest of Salt Lake City. It is part of Jordan School District, the large system that covers much of the southwestern Salt Lake Valley. The school’s enrollment is substantial for an elementary building, with about that many students spread across all elementary grades.
State testing data is available for math, English language arts, and science. On the most recent assessments, overall proficiency across tested subjects placed Aspen Elementary in the top quartile of elementary schools in Jordan District relative to districts across Salt Lake County. That is a strong showing. In math, roughly half of students scored at the proficient level or above. In science, the share was higher. English language arts results came from the previous year and showed a slightly lower proficiency rate, though still comfortably above the county median. Parents should note that the state made a change to the cut scores for the ELA test in a recent year, which can affect year-to-year comparisons, so the most useful read is the school's current position relative to others on the same assessment.
The student body is diverse. A majority of students are white, and a large share—about a third—are Hispanic. Smaller groups of Asian, Black, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and multiracial students make up the rest. Roughly a quarter of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a figure that signals a mix of household incomes rather than concentrated poverty. The data does not break out students with disabilities or English learners, so a parent wanting to understand those supports should ask the school directly.
South Jordan is a rapidly growing city, one of the fastest in the nation over the past decade. The western half of the city is dominated by the Daybreak master-planned community, a large development with thousands of homes, a downtown center, and a ballpark that opened in 2025. Housing values and rents are well above national averages, and the monthly cost to own a typical home is substantially higher than renting, reflecting the area’s desirability and the pressure of growth. The city is largely car-dependent, though Daybreak has walkable nodes, trails, and light rail stations connecting to Salt Lake City.
Jordan School District has been managing sustained enrollment growth across its south-end communities. That has meant new school construction and periodic boundary adjustments, which can shift which elementary school a child attends. Aspen Elementary sits in the middle of this growth corridor, and the surrounding neighborhoods are still filling in.
For a family weighing this school, the academic picture is favorable: consistent proficiency levels that are above what most county schools achieve, especially in science. The student body is not homogenous, which many families value for the peer environment. The housing market is expensive, reflecting the area’s amenities and job access. The city’s rapid growth means the school’s enrollment may continue to tick up, and district boundary changes are a recurring possibility. If those conditions fit your priorities, Aspen Elementary is worth a close look.
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