Serving 714 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Elk Run Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower 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 68% 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: 714 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Elk Run Elementary serves the southwest part of Magna, UT, covering an area of approximately 19.7 square miles. Families typically have a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edges of the attendance zone located up to 6.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Elk Run Elementary School's student population of 714 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
714 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Elk Run Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elk Run Elementary School is 0.57, 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
#869 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)22%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)28%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
57%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
White
32%
69%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
4%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.7%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elk Run Elementary School's ranking?
Elk Run Elementary School is ranked #869 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Elk Run Elementary School often compared to?
Elk Run Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pleasant Green School, Magna School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Elk Run Elementary School?
714 students attend Elk Run Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Elk Run Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Elk Run Elementary School?
Elk Run Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Elk Run Elementary School offer ?
Elk Run Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Elk Run Elementary School part of?
Elk Run Elementary School is part of Granite School District.
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