Serving 550 students in grades Kindergarten-6, William Penn School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher 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 22% 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: 550 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William Penn School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
William Penn School's student population of 550 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
550 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
William Penn School ranks within the top 10% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William Penn School is 0.38, 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
#71 out of 975 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
12%
19%
Black
3%
1%
White
78%
72%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William Penn School's ranking?
William Penn School is ranked #71 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are William Penn School often compared to?
William Penn Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mill Creek School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend William Penn School?
550 students attend William Penn School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of William Penn School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William Penn School?
William Penn School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does William Penn School offer ?
William Penn School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is William Penn School part of?
William Penn School is part of Granite School District.
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