Serving 567 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Layton 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 37% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (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 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 567 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Layton School's student population of 567 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
567 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Layton 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 Layton School is 0.40, 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
#597 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
20%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
75%
72%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Layton School's ranking?
Layton School is ranked #597 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?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Layton School?
567 students attend Layton School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Layton School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Layton School?
Layton School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Layton School offer ?
Layton School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Layton School part of?
Layton School is part of Davis School District.
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