Serving 448 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, David Gourley 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 13% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 448 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
David Gourley School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
David Gourley School's student population of 448 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
448 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
David Gourley 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 David Gourley School is 0.60, 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
#925 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)13%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)24%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
56%
20%
Black
4%
1%
White
29%
71%
Hawaiian
6%
1%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is David Gourley School's ranking?
David Gourley School is ranked #925 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are David Gourley School often compared to?
David Gourley Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hillsdale School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend David Gourley School?
448 students attend David Gourley School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of David Gourley School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 6% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of David Gourley School?
David Gourley School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does David Gourley School offer ?
David Gourley School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is David Gourley School part of?
David Gourley School is part of Granite School District.
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