Serving 526 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Kanab School ranks in the top 20% 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 52% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 526 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kanab School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Kanab School's student population of 526 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
526 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kanab School ranks within the top 20% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kanab School is 0.17, 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
#163 out of 975 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)52%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)53%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)57%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
91%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kanab School's ranking?
Kanab School is ranked #163 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Kanab School?
526 students attend Kanab School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Kanab School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kanab School?
Kanab School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Kanab School offer ?
Kanab School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Kanab School part of?
Kanab School is part of Kane School District.
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