Orem School

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Orem School ranks 57 th of 561 Utah elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 5 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Orem School is an exceptional elementary school in Orem, Utah, serving 716 students in grades PK-6 and part of the highly-ranked Alpine School District. With a consistent ranking among the top elementary schools in the state, Orem School has demonstrated exceptional academic performance, outpacing both the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas.

One key factor that sets Orem School apart is its relatively low student-teacher ratio of 23.1, which is lower than many nearby schools. Additionally, the school has a more diverse student population compared to some of its neighbors, with a racial makeup of 67.6% White, 22.49% Hispanic, 1.82% Asian, and 4.75% two or more races. Despite this diversity, Orem School has been able to achieve strong academic outcomes for all student groups, including its low-socioeconomic status students, ranking 5th out of 162 Utah elementary schools in this area.

While Orem School's performance is impressive overall, there may be opportunities to further enhance its success, particularly in areas where it is slightly underperforming compared to the Alpine District or the state, such as 6th-grade mathematics proficiency. By studying the best practices of other high-performing schools in the region, such as Cascade School and Centennial Elementary, Orem School may be able to further enhance its already impressive academic achievements.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

450 W 400 S
Orem, UT 84058

(801) 610-8116

District: Alpine District

SchoolDigger Rank:
57^th of 561 Utah Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,528

Students who attend Orem School usually attend:

High:

Mountain View High

Student/teacher ratio: 23.1

Number of students: 716

Racial breakdown:

White:

67.6%

Hispanic:

22.5%

Two or more races:

4.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 37.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Orem School ranks better than 89.8% of elementary schools in Utah. It also ranks 13^th among 49 ranked elementary schools in the Alpine District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.16. (See more...)

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Student Body

Compare Details Orem School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Alpine District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Orem School is $7,528, which is the 14^th highest among 49 elementary schools in the Alpine District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Orem School:

SchoolDigger ranks Orem School 57^th of 561 Utah public elementary schools. (See Orem School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Alpine District:

SchoolDigger ranks Alpine District 26^th of 98 Utah school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Orem School

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Rank History for all students at Orem School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	UT State Percentile
2008	62.32	198^th	498	60.2%
2009	74.61	108^th	509	78.8%
2010	67.98	161^st	518	68.9%
2011	68.67	182^nd	563	67.7%
2012	57.39	297^th	579	48.7%
2013	63.14	240^th	576	58.3%
2014	59.32	201^st	509	60.5%
2015	66.16	177^th	537	67.0%
2016	63.81	194^th	533	63.6%
2017	82.69	60^th	526	88.6%
2018	84.34	53^rd	528	90.0%
2019	82.49	76^th	572	86.7%
2021	89.08	35^th	559	93.7%
2022	89.41	32^nd	551	94.2%
2023	87.56	42^nd	561	92.5%
2024	85.16	57^th	561	89.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Orem School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	UT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	94.71	5^th	162	96.9%

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Rank History for White students at Orem School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	92.94	17^th	435	96.1%
2023	89.19	22^nd	428	94.9%
2024	89.55	22^nd	429	94.9%

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Data source: test scores: Utah State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Utah State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Orem School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	736	1	9	6	3	n/a	n/a	0	755
1989	741	0	8	7	5	n/a	n/a	0	761
1990	750	2	4	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	762
1991	745	0	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	750
1992	720	2	11	19	0	n/a	n/a	0	752
1993	749	2	6	13	2	n/a	n/a	0	772
1994	819	0	2	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	830
1995	805	8	2	4	4	n/a	n/a	0	823
1996	805	8	2	4	4	n/a	n/a	0	823
1997	789	10	14	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	821
1998	797	9	9	23	0	n/a	n/a	0	838
1999	800	3	11	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	830
2000	785	3	9	22	0	n/a	n/a	0	819
2001	777	1	10	35	0	n/a	n/a	0	823
2002	751	2	10	39	4	n/a	n/a	0	806
2003	751	2	10	39	4	n/a	n/a	0	806
2004	707	2	8	39	1	n/a	n/a	0	757
2005	667	3	17	42	1	n/a	n/a	0	730
2006	657	4	11	38	0	n/a	n/a	0	710
2007	585	3	13	67	2	n/a	n/a	0	670
2008	582	4	14	90	3	n/a	n/a	0	693
2009	571	5	22	82	4	n/a	n/a	1	685
2010	474	5	27	55	1	n/a	n/a	109	671
2011	558	5	11	70	2	18	9	0	673
2012	589	5	13	71	3	15	6	0	702
2013	582	6	12	91	3	17	9	0	720
2014	586	4	11	68	2	16	20	0	707
2015	576	4	11	76	3	8	19	0	697
2016	535	4	5	76	5	10	23	0	658
2017	525	3	6	84	1	9	28	0	656
2018	512	4	4	68	2	7	22	0	619
2019	564	8	9	123	1	16	42	0	763
2020	554	5	7	132	2	12	36	0	748
2021	499	4	6	133	3	8	31	0	684
2022	514	9	11	150	1	11	33	0	729
2023	484	7	13	161	5	12	34	0	716

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Orem School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	755	28.5	26.4	n/a
1989	761	24.6	30.9	n/a
1990	762	22.5	33.8	9.1
1991	750	23.5	31.9	10.8
1992	752	24.5	30.6	9.8
1993	772	28.0	27.6	11.3
1994	830	28.6	29.0	13
1995	823	36.4	22.6	12.3
1996	823	36.4	22.6	12.3
1997	821	35.1	23.4	11
1998	838	35.2	23.8	11.3
1999	830	34.7	23.9	15.9
2000	819	32.5	25.2	16.2
2001	823	30.9	26.6	20.7
2002	806	28.9	27.9	21
2003	806	28.9	27.9	21
2004	757	28.0	27.0	24.7
2005	730	26.9	27.1	26.6
2006	710	28.0	25.4	26.2
2007	670	24.6	27.2	1.3
2008	693	26.6	26.1	27
2009	685	13.7	25.9	24.3
2010	671	24.1	27.8	48
2011	673	25.4	26.4	37.6
2012	702	26.9	26.0	42
2013	720	27.1	26.5	52.5
2014	707	32.1	21.9	40.6
2015	697	n/a	n/a	30.8
2016	658	n/a	n/a	24.3
2017	656	32.1	20.3	20.3
2018	619	n/a	n/a	14.4
2019	763	33.3	22.8	12.2
2020	748	30.3	24.6	34.4
2021	684	n/a	n/a	29.4
2022	729	31.3	23.2	31.7
2023	716	30.8	23.1	37.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Orem School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	755	28.5	26.4	n/a
1989	761	24.6	30.9	n/a
1990	762	22.5	33.8	9.1
1991	750	23.5	31.9	10.8
1992	752	24.5	30.6	9.8
1993	772	28.0	27.6	11.3
1994	830	28.6	29.0	13
1995	823	36.4	22.6	12.3
1996	823	36.4	22.6	12.3
1997	821	35.1	23.4	11
1998	838	35.2	23.8	11.3
1999	830	34.7	23.9	15.9
2000	819	32.5	25.2	16.2
2001	823	30.9	26.6	20.7
2002	806	28.9	27.9	21
2003	806	28.9	27.9	21
2004	757	28.0	27.0	24.7
2005	730	26.9	27.1	26.6
2006	710	28.0	25.4	26.2
2007	670	24.6	27.2	1.3
2008	693	26.6	26.1	27
2009	685	13.7	25.9	24.3
2010	671	24.1	27.8	48
2011	673	25.4	26.4	37.6
2012	702	26.9	26.0	42
2013	720	27.1	26.5	52.5
2014	707	32.1	21.9	40.6
2015	697	n/a	n/a	30.8
2016	658	n/a	n/a	24.3
2017	656	32.1	20.3	20.3
2018	619	n/a	n/a	14.4
2019	763	33.3	22.8	12.2
2020	748	30.3	24.6	34.4
2021	684	n/a	n/a	29.4
2022	729	31.3	23.2	31.7
2023	716	30.8	23.1	37.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Orem School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$364 (4.8%)	$7,164 (95.2%)	$7,528

Data source: Utah Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Orem School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 76^th of 572 Elementary schools	Ranks 42^nd of 561 Elementary schools	5.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Orem School)	75	71.7	3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Alpine District)	52.7	52.5	0.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	46.8	46.2	0.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Orem School)	71.6	74.2	2.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Alpine District)	54.4	54.9	0.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Utah)	50.2	49	1.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Orem School)	59.6	63.4	3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Alpine District)	53.5	52.6	0.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	47.3	44.2	3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Orem School)	69.2	67.9	1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Alpine District)	54.1	58.9	4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	49.3	50.1	0.8%
4th Grade Science (Orem School)	62.5	63.8	1.3%
4th Grade Science (Alpine District)	59	57.7	1.3%
4th Grade Science (Utah)	51.1	49.6	1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Orem School)	59.4	70.1	10.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Alpine District)	56.2	58.7	2.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	47.9	49	1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Orem School)	65	70.5	5.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Alpine District)	53.6	53.5	0.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	49	45.3	3.7%
5th Grade Science (Orem School)	65.3	63.2	2.1%
5th Grade Science (Alpine District)	60.3	58.5	1.8%
5th Grade Science (Utah)	51.9	51.2	0.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Orem School)	58.5	62.2	3.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Alpine District)	55.8	54.7	1.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	48.9	45.3	3.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Orem School)	52.3	52.3
6th Grade Mathematics (Alpine District)	44.7	48.2	3.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	39.2	35.4	3.8%
6th Grade Science (Orem School)	67.9	70.4	2.5%
6th Grade Science (Alpine District)	63.6	64.4	0.8%
6th Grade Science (Utah)	57.7	55.5	2.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	763	716	6.2%
African American	8	7	12.5%
American Indian	1	5	400%
Asian	9	13	44.4%
Hispanic	123	161	30.9%
Pacific Islander	16	12	25%
White	564	484	14.2%
Two or More Races	42	34	19%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	12.2%	37.6%	25.4%

Schools Near Orem School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				RISE English Language Arts (2024)				RISE Mathematics (2024)				RISE Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	RISE English Language Arts 3rd Grade	RISE English Language Arts 4th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 5th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 6th Grade	RISE Mathematics 3rd Grade	RISE Mathematics 4th Grade	RISE Mathematics 5th Grade	RISE Mathematics 6th Grade	RISE Science 4th Grade	RISE Science 5th Grade	RISE Science 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Orem School	Public	PK, KG-6	450 W 400 S	Orem	84058	Utah County	Alpine District	No	No	No	No	(801) 610-8116	716	31	23.1	37.6%	484 (67.6%)	7 (1.0%)	161 (22.5%)	13 (1.8%)	5 (0.7%)	12 (1.7%)	34 (4.7%)	85.2	57^th of 561 public elementary schools	89.8%		87.6	42^nd of 561 public elementary schools	92.5%	15	68.3	64.7	65.5	62.0	64.0	63.5	66.3	55.0	71.2	61.9	72.0	$7,528	$364	$7,164
Parkside Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	658 W 150 North	Orem	84057	Utah County	Alpine District	No	No	No	Yes	(801) 610-8120	621	29	21.6	67.3%	217 (34.9%)	4 (0.6%)	365 (58.8%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.5%)	8 (1.3%)	22 (3.5%)	16.6	468^th of 561 public elementary schools	16.6%		20.6	449^th of 561 public elementary schools	20.0%	19	39.1	27.1	31.5	32.3	25.3	27.7	25.5	26.3	27.4	30.4	38.5
Noah Webster Academy	Public, Charter	K-6	205 E 400 S	Orem	84058	Utah County	Noah Webster Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(801) 426-6624	536	22	24.6	40.7%	288 (53.7%)	5 (0.9%)	204 (38.1%)	9 (1.7%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	26 (4.9%)	57.2	235^th of 561 public elementary schools	58.1%		45.2	311^th of 561 public elementary schools	44.6%	76	52.1	52.7	60.0	39.2	50.0	53.9	55.7	34.3	48.7	67.6	40.6	$5,781	$627	$5,154
Blind South	Public	PK, KG-6	424 South 350 East	Orem	84058	Utah County	Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind	No	No	No	No	(801) 629-4718	10	0		30.0%	7 (70.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (20.0%)								(n/a)
Centennial Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	450 S. 400 East	Orem	84097	Utah County	Alpine District	No	No	No	No	(801) 610-8400	729	32	23.0	40.9%	490 (67.2%)	12 (1.6%)	165 (22.6%)	9 (1.2%)	1 (0.1%)	15 (2.1%)	37 (5.1%)	54.1	258^th of 561 public elementary schools	54.0%		68.4	162^nd of 561 public elementary schools	71.1%	96	41.2	43.6	45.7	57.4	46.4	43.9	47.3	49.1	43.0	52.2	67.6
Westmore School	Public	PK, KG-6	1150 S Main	Orem	84058	Utah County	Alpine District	No	No	No	Yes	(801) 610-8123	525	24	21.9	54.9%	262 (49.9%)	7 (1.3%)	226 (43.0%)	2 (0.4%)	4 (0.8%)	10 (1.9%)	14 (2.7%)	20.8	448^th of 561 public elementary schools	20.1%		24.2	429^th of 561 public elementary schools	23.5%	19	41.4	36.5	26.5	31.6	43.1	35.8	21.0	19.3	39.6	26.4	33.3	$9,149	$1,946	$7,203
Vineyard School	Public	PK, KG-6	620 E Holdaway Rd	Vineyard	84058	Utah County	Alpine District	No	No	No	No	(801) 610-8122	798	29	27.3	27.4%	507 (63.5%)	7 (0.9%)	196 (24.6%)	5 (0.6%)	5 (0.6%)	25 (3.1%)	53 (6.6%)	53	266^th of 561 public elementary schools	52.6%		48.4	289^th of 561 public elementary schools	48.5%	23	54.9	36.5	57.2	52.0	59.4	41.8	41.3	35.3	45.3	55.4	52.9	$7,232	$689	$6,543
Cascade School	Public	PK, KG-6	160 N 800 E	Orem	84097	Utah County	Alpine District	No	No	No	No	(801) 610-8102	767	30	25.7	25.9%	558 (72.8%)	5 (0.7%)	97 (12.6%)	31 (4.0%)	2 (0.3%)	18 (2.3%)	56 (7.3%)	58.1	232^nd of 561 public elementary schools	58.6%		83.3	77^th of 561 public elementary schools	86.3%	155	60.5	50.0	47.9	57.2	48.3	48.3	41.7	45.0	52.6	52.1	52.7	$6,530	$264	$6,266
Cherry Hill School	Public	PK, KG-6	250 E 1650 S	Orem	84097	Utah County	Alpine District	No	No	No	Yes	(801) 610-8105	733	32	23.1	49.4%	353 (48.2%)	5 (0.7%)	308 (42.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	20 (2.7%)	45 (6.1%)	46.8	314^th of 561 public elementary schools	44.0%		62.3	201^st of 561 public elementary schools	64.2%	113	41.4	43.5	36.3	57.3	40.0	54.2	37.2	39.4	50.1	39.3	61.7	$7,981	$1,081	$6,899
Franklin Discovery Academy	Public, Charter	K-6	320 E. Gammon Road	Vineyard	84058	Utah County	Franklin Discovery Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(801) 785-6500	651	34	19.1	25.3%	527 (81.0%)	2 (0.3%)	77 (11.8%)	6 (0.9%)	2 (0.3%)	14 (2.2%)	23 (3.5%)	9.8	513^th of 561 public elementary schools	8.6%		8.2	534^th of 561 public elementary schools	4.8%	21	23.3	23.0	28.9		14.6	20.7	15.3		31.5	35.6		$5,531	$382	$5,149

Frequently Asked Questions about Orem School

What is the racial makeup of Orem School?

Students at Orem School are 68% White, 22% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 2% Pacific Islander.

Is Orem School a good school?

Orem School ranks 57^th of 561 Utah elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 5 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Orem School attend?

Students who attend Orem School usually go on to attend:

High : Mountain View High

How many students attend Orem School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 716 students attended Orem School.

What district is Orem School in?

Alpine District

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