Willow Canyon School

Summary:

Willow Canyon School is a public elementary school in Sandy, Utah, serving 356 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Canyons District, which is ranked 27th out of 98 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Willow Canyon School has consistently been ranked among the top elementary schools in Utah, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years.

Willow Canyon School's academic performance is exceptional, consistently outperforming 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, 65.5% of 3rd graders at Willow Canyon School were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 51.9% for the Canyons District and 46.7% for the state. Similarly, in 4th grade mathematics, 82% of Willow Canyon students were proficient or better, compared to 56.8% for the Canyons District and 49.9% for the state. Additionally, Willow Canyon School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 20.3, which is lower than some nearby schools like Brookwood School (24.8) and Alta View School (22.3).

While Willow Canyon School has a more diverse student population compared to some nearby schools, with 79.21% White, 10.39% Hispanic, 3.93% Asian, and 5.06% two or more races, it continues to maintain its high academic performance. The school also has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (20.51% in 2022-2023) compared to some nearby schools, such as Glacier Hills Elementary (42.83%) and East Sandy School (31.3%). Overall, Willow Canyon School is a standout elementary school in the Canyons District, providing an exceptional educational experience for its students.

Detail:

Public K-5

9650 S 1700 E
Sandy, UT 84092

(801) 826-9625

District: Canyons District

SchoolDigger Rank:
26^th of 561 Utah Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,543

Students who attend Willow Canyon School usually attend:

Middle:	Eastmont Middle
High:	Jordan High

Student/teacher ratio: 20.3

Number of students: 356

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.2%

Hispanic:

10.4%

Two or more races:

5.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 20.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Willow Canyon School ranks better than 95.4% of elementary schools in Utah. It also ranks 5^th among 26 ranked elementary schools in the Canyons District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.23. (See more...)

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Student Body

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Willow Canyon School is $9,543, which is the 9^th highest among 26 elementary schools in the Canyons District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Willow Canyon School:

SchoolDigger ranks Willow Canyon School 26^th of 561 Utah public elementary schools. (See Willow Canyon School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Canyons District:

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

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Rank History for Willow Canyon School

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Rank History for all students at Willow Canyon School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	UT State Percentile
2011	73.62	135^th	563	76.0%
2012	64.55	229^th	579	60.4%
2013	71.32	156^th	576	72.9%
2014	87.92	37^th	509	92.7%
2015	87.24	47^th	537	91.2%
2016	93.09	17^th	533	96.8%
2017	95.44	7^th	526	98.7%
2018	94.81	11^th	528	97.9%
2019	97.93	2^nd	572	99.7%
2021	95.97	7^th	559	98.7%
2022	95.82	9^th	551	98.4%
2023	92.26	22^nd	561	96.1%
2024	91.23	26^th	561	95.4%

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Rank History for White students at Willow Canyon School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	95.55	7^th	435	98.4%
2023	90.50	17^th	428	96.0%
2024	91.78	14^th	429	96.7%

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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.

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Data source: Utah State Board of Education

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by a parent
Thursday, January 28, 2016

Amazing school! Such professionalism with all of the staff. Nice teachers and staff. Very family friendly and a great curriculum. Never had any issues. Would highly recommend this school to anyone. Very willing to work with you and your family with any issues you have. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Willow Canyon School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2010	402	3	15	28	0	n/a	n/a	84	532
2011	451	4	11	35	0	1	0	0	502
2012	442	6	9	38	4	1	8	0	508
2013	428	4	6	58	2	1	22	0	521
2014	333	1	6	42	0	2	10	0	394
2015	354	1	9	43	0	3	8	0	418
2016	315	3	4	38	1	3	16	0	380
2017	316	2	3	41	1	3	19	0	385
2018	325	2	4	42	2	3	20	0	398
2019	327	4	9	46	3	2	19	0	410
2020	311	8	8	60	2	3	28	0	420
2021	306	1	10	55	0	2	24	0	398
2022	298	2	8	39	1	2	22	0	372
2023	282	1	14	37	1	3	18	0	356

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Willow Canyon School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	532	21.5	24.7	26.8
2011	502	20.0	25.1	24.1
2012	508	21.3	23.8	32.5
2013	521	22.0	23.6	40.9
2014	394	18.5	21.2	22.8
2015	418	n/a	n/a	26.6
2016	380	n/a	n/a	22.4
2017	385	18.5	20.8	20
2018	398	n/a	n/a	24.1
2019	410	18.9	21.6	19.5
2020	420	19.9	21.0	20
2021	398	n/a	n/a	19.6
2022	372	19.0	19.5	21
2023	356	17.5	20.3	20.5

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 Willow Canyon School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	532	21.5	24.7	26.8
2011	502	20.0	25.1	24.1
2012	508	21.3	23.8	32.5
2013	521	22.0	23.6	40.9
2014	394	18.5	21.2	22.8
2015	418	n/a	n/a	26.6
2016	380	n/a	n/a	22.4
2017	385	18.5	20.8	20
2018	398	n/a	n/a	24.1
2019	410	18.9	21.6	19.5
2020	420	19.9	21.0	20
2021	398	n/a	n/a	19.6
2022	372	19.0	19.5	21
2023	356	17.5	20.3	20.5

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Willow Canyon School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$633 (6.6%)	$8,910 (93.4%)	$9,543

Data source: Utah Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Willow Canyon School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 2^nd of 572 Elementary schools	Ranks 22^nd of 561 Elementary schools	3.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Willow Canyon School)	77.8	70.1	7.7%
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 (Willow Canyon School)	88.9	77.6	11.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Canyons District)	59	57	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Utah)	50.2	49	1.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Willow Canyon School)	73.4	71.5	1.9%
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 (Willow Canyon School)	81.3	71.5	9.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Canyons District)	61.2	58.5	2.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	49.3	50.1	0.8%
4th Grade Science (Willow Canyon School)	79.7	62.5	17.2%
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 (Willow Canyon School)	88.5	74.1	14.4%
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 (Willow Canyon School)	93.4	77.8	15.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Canyons District)	62.2	59.2	3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	49	45.3	3.7%
5th Grade Science (Willow Canyon School)	90.2	72.2	18%
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	410	356	13.2%
African American	4	1	75%
American Indian	3	1	66.7%
Asian	9	14	55.6%
Hispanic	46	37	19.6%
Pacific Islander	2	3	50%
White	327	282	13.8%
Two or More Races	19	18	5.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	19.5%	20.5%	1%

Schools Near Willow Canyon 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
Willow Canyon School	Public	K-5	9650 S 1700 E	Sandy	84092	Salt Lake County	Canyons District	No	No	No	No	(801) 826-9625	356	18	20.3	20.5%	282 (79.2%)	1 (0.3%)	37 (10.4%)	14 (3.9%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	18 (5.1%)	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
Glacier Hills Elementary	Public	K-5	1085 E 900 South	Sandy	84094	Salt Lake County	Canyons District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(801) 826-8500	586	29	20.2	42.8%	382 (65.2%)	7 (1.2%)	145 (24.7%)	3 (0.5%)	7 (1.2%)	15 (2.6%)	27 (4.6%)	28.4	413^th of 561 public elementary schools	26.4%					(n/a)	34.7	32.0	32.7	50.0	34.8	30.5	40.4	43.2
Silver Mesa School	Public	K-5	8920 S 1700 E	Sandy	84093	Salt Lake County	Canyons District	No	No	No	No	(801) 826-9400	577	28	20.9	21.0%	456 (79.0%)	8 (1.4%)	83 (14.4%)	7 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	19 (3.3%)	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
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	269	17	15.4	22.3%	162 (60.2%)	9 (3.3%)	36 (13.4%)	39 (14.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	20 (7.4%)	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
Alta View School	Public	K-5	10333 S 865 E	Sandy	84094	Salt Lake County	Canyons District	No	No	No	No	(801) 826-7600	581	26	22.3	26.0%	385 (66.3%)	3 (0.5%)	150 (25.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (0.9%)	36 (6.2%)	68.3	169^th of 561 public elementary schools	69.9%		75.1	122^nd of 561 public elementary schools	78.3%	47	57.0	53.5	54.3	50.0	62.8	47.3	65.1	55.4	$7,884	$496	$7,388
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	17	20.0	19.8%	289 (84.3%)	4 (1.2%)	29 (8.5%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	15 (4.4%)	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
Peruvian Park School	Public	K-5	1545 E 8425 S	Sandy	84093	Salt Lake County	Canyons District	No	No	No	No	(801) 826-9100	505	23	21.9	22.2%	353 (69.9%)	1 (0.2%)	57 (11.3%)	50 (9.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	41 (8.1%)	96.2	6^th of 561 public elementary schools	98.9%		95.4	10^th of 561 public elementary schools	98.2%	4	87.1	73.1	83.9	86.0	72.2	77.4	76.0	79.3	$7,468	$426	$7,042
Quail Hollow School	Public	K-5	2625 E 9070 S	Sandy	84093	Salt Lake County	Canyons District	No	No	No	No	(801) 826-9175	452	25	18.4	12.8%	392 (86.7%)	3 (0.7%)	25 (5.5%)	4 (0.9%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.7%)	23 (5.1%)	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
Canyons Online	Public, Virtual	K-8	9361 S. 300 East	Sandy	84070	Salt Lake County	Canyons District	No	No	Yes	No	(801) 826-5461	163	8	19.3	40.5%	94 (57.7%)	3 (1.8%)	32 (19.6%)	7 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (5.5%)	18 (11.0%)								(n/a)
Brookwood School	Public	K-5	8640 S 2565 E	Sandy	84093	Salt Lake County	Canyons District	No	No	No	No	(801) 826-7900	389	16	24.8	7.2%	334 (85.9%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.9%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (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

Frequently Asked Questions about Willow Canyon School

What district is Willow Canyon School in?

Canyons District

Is Willow Canyon School a good school?

Yes! Willow Canyon School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 26^th of 561 Utah elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Willow Canyon School?

Students at Willow Canyon School are 79% White, 10% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

How many students attend Willow Canyon School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 356 students attended Willow Canyon School.

What schools do graduates of Willow Canyon School attend?

Students who attend Willow Canyon School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Eastmont Middle
High : Jordan High

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