Golden Spike Elementary

Summary:

Golden Spike Elementary is a public elementary school in Brigham City, Utah, serving 838 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Box Elder School District. While the school's overall performance on state assessments is generally lower than the district and state averages, there are some interesting insights to consider.

Golden Spike Elementary's proficiency rates on the RISE English Language Arts and Mathematics assessments in grades 3-5 are below the Box Elder District and Utah state averages. For example, in 5th grade, the school's proficiency rates are 41.7% in ELA and 35.8% in Math, compared to the district averages of 43.3% and 40.9%, and the state averages of 48.3% and 44.4%. However, the school's performance for its low socioeconomic status (SES) student subgroup is relatively stronger, ranking 68 out of 162 Utah elementary schools and earning a 3-star rating. Nearby Three Mile Creek School consistently outperforms Golden Spike Elementary and the district in these assessments.

Another notable factor is Golden Spike Elementary's relatively high percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients at 38.54%, which is higher than the nearby schools of Century School (30.75%), Willard School (24.5%), and Three Mile Creek School (18.38%). This suggests that Golden Spike Elementary serves a higher proportion of students from low-income families compared to its neighboring schools.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 730 East 300 North
       Brigham City, UT  84302


(435) 515-5500

District: Box Elder District

SchoolDigger Rank:
354th of 561 Utah Elementary Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  20.9 Help
Number of students:  838

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.7%
Hispanic:
15.3%
Two or more races:
2.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  38.5% Help


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Compare Details Golden Spike Elementary ranks worse than 63.1% of elementary schools in Utah. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.63. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Golden Spike Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Golden Spike Elementary 354th of 561 Utah public elementary schools. (See Golden Spike Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Box Elder District:

SchoolDigger ranks Box Elder District 57th of 98 Utah school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Golden Spike Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Golden Spike Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 39.63 354th 561 36.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Golden Spike Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 55.10 68th 162 58.0%
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Rank History for White students at Golden Spike Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 22.40 363rd 429 15.4%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Golden Spike Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2023 668 4 3 128 7 4 24 0 838

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Golden Spike Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2023 838 40.0 20.9 38.5

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 Golden Spike Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2023 838 40.0 20.9 38.5

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.


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Students at Golden Spike Elementary are 80% White, 15% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Golden Spike Elementary ranks 354th of 561 Utah elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 838 students attended Golden Spike Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Utah State Board of Education.

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