Sunburst School

2504 W Sunburst Drive
Layton, UT 84041
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 822 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Sunburst School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 822 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Top 30% in UT
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

School Overview

Sunburst School's student population of 822 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
822 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Sunburst School ranks within the top 30% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunburst School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (UT)
#275 out of 975 schools
(Top 30%)
50%
39%
48%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
8%
19%
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Black
1%
1%
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White
86%
72%
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Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.25
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Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
22%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sunburst School's ranking?
Sunburst School is ranked #275 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Sunburst School?
822 students attend Sunburst School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Sunburst School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunburst School?
Sunburst School has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Sunburst School offer ?
Sunburst School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Sunburst School part of?
Sunburst School is part of Davis School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 822 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

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