Golden Spike Elementary School serves 838 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% 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-5
- Enrollment: 838 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Golden Spike Elementary School's student population of 838 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
838 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Golden Spike Elementary School is 0.34, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
15%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
80%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Golden Spike Elementary School?
838 students attend Golden Spike Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Golden Spike Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Golden Spike Elementary School?
Golden Spike Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Golden Spike Elementary School offer ?
Golden Spike Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Golden Spike Elementary School part of?
Golden Spike Elementary School is part of Box Elder School District.
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