Serving 603 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Calvin S. Smith School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (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 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 603 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Calvin S. Smith School's student population of 603 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
603 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Calvin S. Smith School ranks within the top 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Calvin S. Smith School is 0.48, 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
#334 out of 975 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)41%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)53%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
2%
Hispanic
13%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
71%
71%
Hawaiian
3%
2%
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Calvin S. Smith School's ranking?
Calvin S. Smith School is ranked #334 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Calvin S. Smith School often compared to?
Calvin S. Smith Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bennion School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Calvin S. Smith School?
603 students attend Calvin S. Smith School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Calvin S. Smith School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Calvin S. Smith School?
Calvin S. Smith School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Calvin S. Smith School offer ?
Calvin S. Smith School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Calvin S. Smith School part of?
Calvin S. Smith School is part of Granite School District.
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