Early Light Academy at Daybreak

Summary:

Early Light Academy at Daybreak is a public charter school in South Jordan, Utah, serving 972 students in grades K-9. The school consistently outperforms the state average in academic proficiency across various subjects and grade levels, making it an attractive option for families seeking a quality education.

Early Light Academy's strong academic performance is evident in its proficiency rates, which exceed the state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's 3rd-grade proficiency rate in English Language Arts was 55.1%, compared to the state average of 46.7%. Similarly, the school's 4th-grade proficiency rate in Mathematics was 52%, compared to the state average of 49.9%. This trend of outperforming the state average is observed across multiple grade levels and subject areas, indicating the school's commitment to academic excellence.

Compared to nearby charter schools, Navigator Pointe Academy and Athlos Academy of Utah, Early Light Academy stands out with significantly higher proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. This suggests that Early Light Academy is providing a more rigorous and effective educational experience for its students. Additionally, the school's relatively low spending per student, at $6,321 for the 2018-2019 school year, indicates efficient resource allocation and effective teaching practices.


Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-9

 11709 Vadania Dr
       South Jordan, UT  84009


(801) 302-5988

District: Early Light Academy at Daybreak

SchoolDigger Rank:
196th of 561 Utah Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,321 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  20.0 Help
Number of students:  972

Racial breakdown:

White:
71.4%
Hispanic:
14.5%
Asian:
6.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  13.1% Help


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Compare Details Early Light Academy at Daybreak ranks better than 65.1% of elementary schools in Utah. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.23. (See more...)
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Compare Details Early Light Academy at Daybreak ranks better than 51.9% of middle schools in Utah. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.56. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Early Light Academy at Daybreak is $6,321.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Early Light Academy at Daybreak:

SchoolDigger ranks Early Light Academy at Daybreak 196th of 561 Utah public elementary schools. (See Early Light Academy at Daybreak in the ranking list.)

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White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Early Light Academy at Daybreak 101st of 210 Utah public middle schools. (See Early Light Academy at Daybreak in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Early Light Academy at Daybreak

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Early Light Academy at Daybreak

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 66.19 178th 518 65.6%
2011 53.53 317th 563 43.7%
2012 67.98 197th 579 66.0%
2013 57.57 288th 576 50.0%
2014 55.57 225th 509 55.8%
2015 50.17 275th 537 48.8%
2016 52.86 265th 533 50.3%
2017 56.67 233rd 526 55.7%
2018 65.00 178th 528 66.3%
2019 69.26 165th 572 71.2%
2021 44.75 324th 559 42.0%
2022 52.82 272nd 551 50.6%
2023 53.65 254th 561 54.7%
2024 64.23 196th 561 65.1%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Early Light Academy at Daybreak

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 34.26 295th 435 32.2%
2023 38.45 275th 428 35.7%
2024 47.84 241st 429 43.8%
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Data source: test scores: Utah State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Early Light Academy at Daybreak

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Rank History for all middle school students at Early Light Academy at Daybreak

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 67.27 54th 201 73.1%
2011 55.99 124th 222 44.1%
2012 73.33 32nd 238 86.6%
2013 72.22 45th 243 81.5%
2014 74.28 38th 185 79.5%
2015 65.87 67th 210 68.1%
2016 70.09 57th 209 72.7%
2017 57.78 91st 206 55.8%
2018 52.74 85th 172 50.6%
2019 61.43 81st 222 63.5%
2021 52.56 96th 213 54.9%
2022 53.08 101st 209 51.7%
2023 57.51 85th 216 60.6%
2024 50.56 101st 210 51.9%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Early Light Academy at Daybreak

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 41.95 116th 191 39.3%
2023 43.47 107th 191 44.0%
2024 35.02 128th 183 30.1%
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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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Data source: Utah State Board of Education

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by a parent
Sunday, May 4, 2014

Open Quote Teachers are so nice and connect with the students well. My student has learned so much in the past 3 years and we've seen a great increase in GPA and performance. She has had no problems making friends and she is even acting better at home. She is really into drama and Choir and the arts program there is great! Especially their theatre department! I love ELA! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Early Light Academy at Daybreak

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 546 8 15 21 2 n/a n/a 104 696
2011 687 9 9 28 1 11 4 0 749
2012 666 6 10 43 2 7 17 0 751
2013 649 7 10 57 1 9 17 0 750
2014 655 6 12 48 1 8 22 0 752
2015 654 3 12 54 1 8 21 0 753
2016 852 9 20 78 1 8 30 0 998
2017 840 12 19 84 1 13 33 0 1002
2018 826 9 19 96 2 8 42 0 1002
2019 827 9 24 89 2 7 49 0 1007
2020 824 9 24 89 2 4 55 0 1007
2021 763 9 32 96 2 4 45 0 951
2022 723 11 50 114 3 2 41 0 944
2023 694 15 64 141 6 7 45 0 972

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Early Light Academy at Daybreak

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 696 33.0 21.0 13.3
2011 749 31.9 23.4 15.8
2012 751 34.3 21.8 26.5
2013 750 35.1 21.3 21.2
2014 752 35.1 21.4 10.8
2015 753 n/a n/a 24
2016 998 n/a n/a 13.4
2017 1002 35.1 28.5 13.2
2018 1002 n/a n/a 13.1
2019 1007 46.0 21.8 13.7
2020 1007 47.2 21.3 13.5
2021 951 n/a n/a 10.1
2022 944 46.5 20.2 11.3
2023 972 48.6 20.0 13.1

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 Early Light Academy at Daybreak

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 696 33.0 21.0 13.3
2011 749 31.9 23.4 15.8
2012 751 34.3 21.8 26.5
2013 750 35.1 21.3 21.2
2014 752 35.1 21.4 10.8
2015 753 n/a n/a 24
2016 998 n/a n/a 13.4
2017 1002 35.1 28.5 13.2
2018 1002 n/a n/a 13.1
2019 1007 46.0 21.8 13.7
2020 1007 47.2 21.3 13.5
2021 951 n/a n/a 10.1
2022 944 46.5 20.2 11.3
2023 972 48.6 20.0 13.1

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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Per Pupil Expenditures for Early Light Academy at Daybreak

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $227 (3.6%) $6,094 (96.4%) $6,321

Data source: Utah Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Early Light Academy at Daybreak

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 165th of 572 Elementary schoolsRanks 254th of 561 Elementary schools
 16.4%
Ranks 81st of 222 Middle schoolsRanks 85th of 216 Middle schools
 2.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Early Light Academy at Daybreak)4951.1
 2.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Early Light Academy at Daybreak)4951.1
 2.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Utah)46.846.2
 0.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Early Light Academy at Daybreak)58.861
 2.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Early Light Academy at Daybreak)58.861
 2.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Utah)50.249
 1.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Early Light Academy at Daybreak)6754.4
 12.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Early Light Academy at Daybreak)6754.4
 12.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)47.344.2
 3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Early Light Academy at Daybreak)5252.2
 0.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Early Light Academy at Daybreak)5252.2
 0.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Utah)49.350.1
 0.8%
4th Grade Science (Early Light Academy at Daybreak)62.159.8
 2.3%
   4th Grade Science (Early Light Academy at Daybreak)62.159.8
 2.3%
   4th Grade Science (Utah)51.149.6
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Early Light Academy at Daybreak)56.140.4
 15.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Early Light Academy at Daybreak)56.140.4
 15.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)47.949
 1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Early Light Academy at Daybreak)6235.8
 26.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Early Light Academy at Daybreak)6235.8
 26.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Utah)4945.3
 3.7%
5th Grade Science (Early Light Academy at Daybreak)6548.5
 16.5%
   5th Grade Science (Early Light Academy at Daybreak)6548.5
 16.5%
   5th Grade Science (Utah)51.951.2
 0.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Early Light Academy at Daybreak)5444.7
 9.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Early Light Academy at Daybreak)5444.7
 9.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)48.945.3
 3.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Early Light Academy at Daybreak)3935
 4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Early Light Academy at Daybreak)3935
 4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Utah)39.235.4
 3.8%
6th Grade Science (Early Light Academy at Daybreak)6151.6
 9.4%
   6th Grade Science (Early Light Academy at Daybreak)6151.6
 9.4%
   6th Grade Science (Utah)57.755.5
 2.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Early Light Academy at Daybreak)46.742.1
 4.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Early Light Academy at Daybreak)46.742.1
 4.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)44.141.4
 2.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Early Light Academy at Daybreak)48.555.6
 7.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Early Light Academy at Daybreak)48.555.6
 7.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Utah)45.244.9
 0.3%
7th Grade Science (Early Light Academy at Daybreak)48.157.3
 9.2%
   7th Grade Science (Early Light Academy at Daybreak)48.157.3
 9.2%
   7th Grade Science (Utah)44.545.5
 1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Early Light Academy at Daybreak)52.344.9
 7.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Early Light Academy at Daybreak)52.344.9
 7.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)43.341.8
 1.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Early Light Academy at Daybreak)37.834.9
 2.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Early Light Academy at Daybreak)37.834.9
 2.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Utah)42.738.2
 4.5%
8th Grade Science (Early Light Academy at Daybreak)54.751.4
 3.3%
   8th Grade Science (Early Light Academy at Daybreak)54.751.4
 3.3%
   8th Grade Science (Utah)49.248.5
 0.7%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Early Light Academy at Daybreak)63.850.7
 13.1%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Early Light Academy at Daybreak)63.850.7
 13.1%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)48.244
 4.2%
9th Grade Mathematics (Early Light Academy at Daybreak)52.253.3
 1.1%
   9th Grade Mathematics (Early Light Academy at Daybreak)52.253.3
 1.1%
   9th Grade Mathematics (Utah)43.632.8
 10.8%
9th Grade Science (Early Light Academy at Daybreak)40.655.9
 15.3%
   9th Grade Science (Early Light Academy at Daybreak)40.655.9
 15.3%
   9th Grade Science (Utah)36.238.1
 1.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students1007972
 3.5%
African American915
 66.7%
American Indian26
 200%
Asian2464
 166.7%
Hispanic89141
 58.4%
Pacific Islander77
White827694
 16.1%
Two or More Races4945
 8.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients13.7%13.1%
 0.6%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 972 students attended Early Light Academy at Daybreak.

Early Light Academy at Daybreak ranks 196th of 561 Utah alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Early Light Academy at Daybreak are 71% White, 15% Hispanic, 7% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American.


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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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