Serving 624 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Ellison Park School ranks in the top 30% 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 53% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 624 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ellison Park School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Ellison Park School's student population of 624 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 39% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
624 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ellison Park 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 Ellison Park School is 0.28, which is less 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
#284 out of 975 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)53%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
11%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
84%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ellison Park School's ranking?
Ellison Park School is ranked #284 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Ellison Park School often compared to?
Ellison Park Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bluff Ridge School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Ellison Park School?
624 students attend Ellison Park School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Ellison Park School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ellison Park School?
Ellison Park School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Ellison Park School offer ?
Ellison Park School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Ellison Park School part of?
Ellison Park School is part of Davis School District.
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