Serving 586 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Calvin S. Smith School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 586 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Calvin S. Smith School's student population of 586 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
586 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Calvin S. Smith School ranks within the top 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Calvin S. Smith School is 0.46, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#334 out of 975 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)47%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)53%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
12%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
72%
71%
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Calvin S. Smith School's ranking?
Calvin S. Smith School is ranked #334 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Calvin S. Smith School often compared to?
Calvin S. Smith Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bennion School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Calvin S. Smith School?
586 students attend Calvin S. Smith School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Calvin S. Smith School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Calvin S. Smith School?
Calvin S. Smith School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Calvin S. Smith School offer ?
Calvin S. Smith School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Calvin S. Smith School part of?
Calvin S. Smith School is part of Granite School District.
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