Harry S. Truman School

4639 S 3200 W
West Valley City, UT 84119
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Serving 336 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Harry S. Truman 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 13% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 336 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : Bottom 50% in UT
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Harry S. Truman School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:

School Overview

Harry S. Truman School's student population of 336 students has declined by 32% 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
336 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers

School Rankings

Harry S. Truman School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harry S. Truman School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (UT)
#925 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(20-21)
13%
39%
(20-21)
20%
43%
(20-21)
20-24%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
39%
20%
Black
3%
1%
White
41%
71%
Hawaiian
8%
1%
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.68
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
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 Harry S. Truman School's ranking?
Harry S. Truman School is ranked #925 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Harry S. Truman School?
336 students attend Harry S. Truman School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Harry S. Truman School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harry S. Truman School?
Harry S. Truman School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Harry S. Truman School offer ?
Harry S. Truman School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Harry S. Truman School part of?
Harry S. Truman School is part of Granite School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 336 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

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