Serving 525 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Calvin S. Smith School ranks in the top 30% 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 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 525 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Calvin S. Smith School serves the southern part of Salt Lake City, Utah, covering an area of approximately 1.7 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of about 0.9 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 1.2 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Calvin S. Smith School's student population of 525 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
525 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2012–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Calvin S. Smith School ranks within the top 30% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Calvin S. Smith School is 0.50, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#271 out of 957 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
40%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50%
43%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)53%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Showing 2012–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
18%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
68%
69%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.9%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Calvin S. Smith School's ranking?
Calvin S. Smith School is ranked #271 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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?
525 students attend Calvin S. Smith School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Calvin S. Smith School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 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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