Granite School

Summary:

Granite School is an elementary school located in Sandy, Utah, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 355 students. The school is part of the Canyons District, which is ranked 27th out of 98 districts in Utah and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Granite School has consistently been ranked among the top elementary schools in the state, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and a statewide ranking that has ranged from 1st to 23rd over the past several years.

Granite School's academic performance consistently outperforms the Canyons District and the state of Utah in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Granite School's 3rd-grade students scored 67.4% proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 51.9% for the district and 46.7% for the state. Similarly, in 4th-grade mathematics, Granite School's students scored 87.3% proficient or better, compared to 56.8% for the district and 49.9% for the state. Additionally, Granite School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 19.7, which is lower than the nearby Oakdale School (18.5) and Peruvian Park School (21.9).

While Granite School's academic success is impressive, it is important to note that the school has a relatively homogeneous student population, with 85.92% of students identifying as White in the 2022-2023 school year. This is higher than the racial diversity of the nearby schools, such as Oakdale School (77.08% White) and Peruvian Park School (69.9% White). Additionally, Granite School has a low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, with only 9.58% of students qualifying in the 2022-2023 school year, which is significantly lower than the nearby schools. These factors suggest that the school may serve a more affluent community, which could be a contributing factor to its high academic performance.

Detail:

Public K-5

9760 S 3100 E
Sandy, UT 84092

(801) 826-8575

District: Canyons District

SchoolDigger Rank:
23^rd of 561 Utah Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,061

Students who attend Granite School usually attend:

Middle:

Albion Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 18.1

Number of students: 324

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.2%

Hispanic:

11.7%

Two or more races:

1.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 12.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Granite School ranks better than 95.9% of elementary schools in Utah. It also ranks 3^rd among 26 ranked elementary schools in the Canyons District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.62. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85.2%), Hispanic (11.7%), two or more races (1.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 12.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Granite School is 18.1, which is the 5^th best among 26 elementary schools in the Canyons District. (See more...)

Compare Granite School employs 17.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Granite School is $10,061, which is the 4^th highest among 26 elementary schools in the Canyons District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Granite School:

SchoolDigger ranks Granite School 23^rd of 561 Utah public elementary schools. (See Granite School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Canyons District:

SchoolDigger ranks Canyons District 27^th of 98 Utah school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Granite School

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Rank History for all students at Granite School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	UT State Percentile
2011	85.86	18^th	563	96.8%
2012	72.71	139^th	579	76.0%
2013	81.74	48^th	576	91.7%
2014	92.04	19^th	509	96.3%
2015	96.74	3^rd	537	99.4%
2016	97.81	2^nd	533	99.6%
2017	98.65	1^st	526	99.8%
2018	98.51	1^st	528	99.8%
2019	94.77	10^th	572	98.3%
2021	91.36	22^nd	559	96.1%
2022	92.20	21^st	551	96.2%
2023	93.56	19^th	561	96.6%
2024	92.62	23^rd	561	95.9%

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Rank History for White students at Granite School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	85.81	32^nd	435	92.6%
2023	89.89	20^th	428	95.3%
2024	89.48	24^th	429	94.4%

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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.

Data source: Utah State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Granite School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2010	439	4	6	12	1	n/a	n/a	76	538
2011	485	9	1	12	2	4	0	0	513
2012	482	8	13	19	2	5	7	0	536
2013	428	14	6	37	2	2	22	0	511
2014	336	9	4	25	2	0	17	0	393
2015	332	8	4	24	1	0	16	0	385
2016	340	4	4	18	1	1	17	0	385
2017	336	1	5	26	1	1	12	0	382
2018	324	3	9	31	2	3	9	0	381
2019	326	6	6	30	0	1	8	0	377
2020	337	3	4	30	0	0	5	0	379
2021	340	3	4	29	0	0	6	0	382
2022	310	3	1	35	0	0	8	0	357
2023	305	3	2	33	0	0	12	0	355
2024	276	1	3	38	0	0	6	0	324

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Granite School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	538	23.0	23.3	16
2011	513	23.5	21.8	12.3
2012	536	23.7	22.5	19
2013	511	24.5	20.8	27.4
2014	393	19.0	20.6	15.8
2015	385	n/a	n/a	18.7
2016	385	n/a	n/a	14.5
2017	382	19.0	20.1	8.6
2018	381	n/a	n/a	13.1
2019	377	19.0	19.8	10.9
2020	379	19.5	19.4	11.3
2021	382	n/a	n/a	9.4
2022	357	19.4	18.3	11.2
2023	355	18.0	19.7	9.6
2024	324	17.8	18.1	12.3

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 Granite School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	538	23.0	23.3	16
2011	513	23.5	21.8	12.3
2012	536	23.7	22.5	19
2013	511	24.5	20.8	27.4
2014	393	19.0	20.6	15.8
2015	385	n/a	n/a	18.7
2016	385	n/a	n/a	14.5
2017	382	19.0	20.1	8.6
2018	381	n/a	n/a	13.1
2019	377	19.0	19.8	10.9
2020	379	19.5	19.4	11.3
2021	382	n/a	n/a	9.4
2022	357	19.4	18.3	11.2
2023	355	18.0	19.7	9.6
2024	324	17.8	18.1	12.3

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 Granite School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$501 (5.0%)	$9,560 (95.0%)	$10,061

Data source: Utah Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Granite School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 10^th of 572 Elementary schools	Ranks 19^th of 561 Elementary schools	1.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Granite School)	67.9	66.7	1.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Canyons District)	55.6	53.4	2.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	46.8	46.2	0.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Granite School)	75	74.6	0.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Canyons District)	59	57	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Utah)	50.2	49	1.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Granite School)	72.1	69.4	2.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Canyons District)	58.3	51.6	6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	47.3	44.2	3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Granite School)	80	77.9	2.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Canyons District)	61.2	58.5	2.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	49.3	50.1	0.8%
4th Grade Science (Granite School)	83.6	73.3	10.3%
4th Grade Science (Canyons District)	58.9	54.5	4.4%
4th Grade Science (Utah)	51.1	49.6	1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Granite School)	74.6	66.6	8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Canyons District)	61.9	61.3	0.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	47.9	49	1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Granite School)	84.1	79.1	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Canyons District)	62.2	59.2	3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	49	45.3	3.7%
5th Grade Science (Granite School)	73	79.1	6.1%
5th Grade Science (Canyons District)	63	60.9	2.1%
5th Grade Science (Utah)	51.9	51.2	0.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	377	355	5.8%
African American	6	3	50%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	6	2	66.7%
Hispanic	30	33	10%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	326	305	6.4%
Two or More Races	8	12	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	10.9%	9.6%	1.3%

Schools Near Granite 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 Mathematics 3rd Grade	RISE Mathematics 4th Grade	RISE Mathematics 5th Grade	RISE Science 4th Grade	RISE Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Granite School	Public	K-5	9760 S 3100 E	Sandy	84092	Salt Lake County	Canyons District	No	No	No	No	(801) 826-8575	324	18	18.1	12.3%	276 (85.2%)	1 (0.3%)	38 (11.7%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.9%)	92.6	23^rd of 561 public elementary schools	95.9%		93.6	19^th of 561 public elementary schools	96.6%	4	67.4	74.6	64.6	69.4	87.3	67.8	85.7	74.2	$10,061	$501	$9,560
Park Lane School	Public	K-5	9955 S 2300 E	Sandy	84092	Salt Lake County	Canyons District	No	No	No	No	(801) 826-9025	343	18	19.4	18.1%	288 (84.0%)	3 (0.9%)	26 (7.6%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.2%)	19 (5.5%)	91.4	25^th of 561 public elementary schools	95.5%		94	17^th of 561 public elementary schools	97.0%	8	56.8	66.2		72.6	77.8	82.0	71.9	86.9	$9,741	$977	$8,764
Quail Hollow School	Public	K-5	2625 E 9070 S	Sandy	84093	Salt Lake County	Canyons District	No	No	No	No	(801) 826-9175	402	20	20.4	12.9%	343 (85.3%)	3 (0.7%)	27 (6.7%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	22 (5.5%)	85	60^th of 561 public elementary schools	89.3%		78	107^th of 561 public elementary schools	80.9%	47	54.5	57.3	74.6	55.2	72.5	75.6	68.1	83.4	$9,340	$504	$8,835
Beehive Science & Technology Academy Elementary	Public, Charter	K-6	2165 East 9400 South	Sandy	84093	Salt Lake County	Beehive Science & Technology Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(801) 576-0070	360	22	16.2	28.3%	209 (58.1%)	9 (2.5%)	54 (15.0%)	63 (17.5%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.1%)	20 (5.6%)	53.6	262^nd of 561 public elementary schools	53.3%					(n/a)	41.9	51.7	63.8	41.9	55.2	38.3	44.9	54.1
Brookwood School	Public	K-5	8640 S 2565 E	Sandy	84093	Salt Lake County	Canyons District	No	No	No	No	(801) 826-7900	362	16	23.3	6.1%	314 (86.7%)	2 (0.6%)	17 (4.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (7.7%)	78.5	98^th of 561 public elementary schools	82.5%		88.2	40^th of 561 public elementary schools	92.9%	58	47.3	52.5	64.4	70.3	68.4	69.5	62.5	61.0	$8,073	$295	$7,778
Willow Canyon School	Public	K-5	9650 S 1700 E	Sandy	84092	Salt Lake County	Canyons District	No	No	No	No	(801) 826-9625	365	20	18.7	22.5%	288 (78.9%)	1 (0.3%)	43 (11.8%)	9 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (6.6%)	91.2	26^th of 561 public elementary schools	95.4%		92.3	22^nd of 561 public elementary schools	96.1%	4	65.5	79.4	66.7	64.4	82.0	80.3	69.4	72.8	$9,543	$633	$8,911
Silver Mesa School	Public	K-5	8920 S 1700 E	Sandy	84093	Salt Lake County	Canyons District	No	No	No	No	(801) 826-9400	579	28	20.6	20.0%	452 (78.1%)	9 (1.6%)	87 (15.0%)	6 (1.0%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.5%)	20 (3.5%)	77.8	106^th of 561 public elementary schools	81.1%		67.7	166^th of 561 public elementary schools	70.4%	60	58.3	60.5	64.0	55.5	57.2	62.6	66.0	61.3	$7,727	$451	$7,277
Canyon View School	Public	K-5	3050 E 7800 S	Salt Lake City	84121	Salt Lake County	Canyons District	No	No	No	No	(801) 826-8050	478	23	21.2	14.0%	388 (81.2%)	7 (1.5%)	46 (9.6%)	8 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	25 (5.2%)	91	27^th of 561 public elementary schools	95.2%		87.4	43^rd of 561 public elementary schools	92.3%	16	75.0	59.7	73.8	67.1	70.4	79.8	69.1	77.3	$7,962	$552	$7,410
Lone Peak School	Public	K-5	11515 S 2220 E	Sandy	84092	Salt Lake County	Canyons District	No	No	No	No	(801) 826-8650	543	26	21.2	9.0%	429 (79.0%)	3 (0.6%)	28 (5.2%)	26 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (10.5%)	88.2	42^nd of 561 public elementary schools	92.5%		94	16^th of 561 public elementary schools	97.1%	26	75.9	65.7	61.4	75.9	71.6	62.6	65.7	68.0	$7,310	$355	$6,955
Oakdale School	Public	K-5	1900 E 8100 S	Sandy	84093	Salt Lake County	Canyons District	No	No	No	No	(801) 826-8950	350	18	19.4	22.6%	265 (75.7%)	3 (0.9%)	51 (14.6%)	6 (1.7%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (2.6%)	15 (4.3%)	71.6	151^st of 561 public elementary schools	73.1%		80.5	92^nd of 561 public elementary schools	83.6%	59	55.7	61.3	58.4	60.0	58.1	58.4	54.9	52.1	$8,786	$562	$8,225

Frequently Asked Questions about Granite School

What district is Granite School in?

Canyons District

Is Granite School a good school?

Yes! Granite School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 23^rd of 561 Utah elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Granite School?

Students at Granite School are 85% White, 12% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Granite School attend?

Students who attend Granite School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Albion Middle

How many students attend Granite School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 324 students attended Granite School.

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