Serving 316 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Ensign School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% 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: 316 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ensign School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Ensign School's student population of 316 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
316 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ensign School ranks within the top 5% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ensign School is 0.35, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#19 out of 975 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
9%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
80%
72%
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ensign School's ranking?
Ensign School is ranked #19 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Ensign School often compared to?
Ensign Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bonneville School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Ensign School?
316 students attend Ensign School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Ensign School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ensign School?
Ensign School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Ensign School offer ?
Ensign School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Ensign School part of?
Ensign School is part of Salt Lake School District.
In what neighborhood is Ensign School located?
Ensign School is located in the The Avenues neighborhood of Salt Lake City, UT. There are 3 other public schools located in The Avenues.
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