Serving 474 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Provost School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 474 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Provost School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Provost School's student population of 474 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
474 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Provost School ranks within the top 30% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Provost School is 0.57, which is more 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
#238 out of 975 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
36%
19%
Black
1%
1%
White
55%
72%
Hawaiian
4%
2%
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 Provost School's ranking?
Provost School is ranked #238 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Provost School?
474 students attend Provost School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Provost School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Provost School?
Provost School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Provost School offer ?
Provost School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Provost School part of?
Provost School is part of Provo School District.
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