Serving 160 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lapoint 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (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 38% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 160 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lapoint School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Lapoint School's student population of 160 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
160 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Lapoint 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 Lapoint School is 0.53, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#890 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)11-19%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
29%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
62%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lapoint School's ranking?
Lapoint School is ranked #890 out of 957 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Lapoint School?
160 students attend Lapoint School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Lapoint School students are White, 29% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lapoint School?
Lapoint School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Lapoint School offer ?
Lapoint School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Lapoint School part of?
Lapoint School is part of Uintah School District.
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