Elk Run Elementary

Summary:

Elk Run Elementary is a public elementary school in Magna, Utah, serving 629 students in grades PK-6 as part of the Granite School District. However, the school consistently ranks among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Utah, with academic performance significantly below district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas.

Elk Run Elementary's proficiency rates on the RISE assessments range from just 9.5% in 3rd grade English Language Arts to 25% in 5th grade, compared to the Granite District's 32.4%-34.8% and the state's 44%-48.3%. Similarly, the school's math proficiency rates are also strikingly low, ranging from 9.2% in 6th grade to 23.1% in 4th grade, while the district and state averages are much higher. This persistent academic underperformance has placed Elk Run Elementary in the bottom 10-15% of Utah elementary schools over the past several years.

While the school's diverse student population, with a majority of Hispanic students and a significant proportion of low-income families, may contribute to these challenges, nearby schools within the Granite District, such as Hillside School, West Valley School, and Gearld Wright School, also struggle with academic performance, with most of them ranking in the bottom 25-50% of Utah elementary schools. This suggests that the challenges faced by Elk Run Elementary may be reflective of broader issues within the district and the local community.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 3550 S Helen Dr
       Magna, UT  84044


(385) 646-4786

District: Granite District

SchoolDigger Rank:
540th of 561 Utah Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,694 Help


Students who attend Elk Run Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Scott M Matheson Junior High
High:    Cyprus High

Student/teacher ratio:  22.0 Help
Number of students:  629

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
50.7%
White:
39.4%
Pacific Islander:
3.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Elk Run Elementary ranks worse than 96.3% of elementary schools in Utah. It also ranks 45th among 56 ranked elementary schools in the Granite District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.35. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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Compare Details Elk Run Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Granite District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Elk Run Elementary is $7,694. 49 elementary schools in the Granite District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Elk Run Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Elk Run Elementary 540th of 561 Utah public elementary schools. (See Elk Run Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Granite District:

SchoolDigger ranks Granite District 72nd of 98 Utah school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Elk Run Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Elk Run Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2014 17.21 436th 509 14.3%
2015 21.78 441st 537 17.9%
2016 14.86 472nd 533 11.4%
2017 12.99 476th 526 9.5%
2018 13.36 471st 528 10.8%
2019 11.55 523rd 572 8.6%
2021 11.63 498th 559 10.9%
2022 10.36 503rd 551 8.7%
2023 11.16 514th 561 8.4%
2024 5.35 540th 561 3.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Elk Run Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 48.94 12th 25 52.0%
2024 33.78 17th 23 26.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Elk Run Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 31.42 82nd 111 26.1%
2023 37.22 87th 132 34.1%
2024 18.70 142nd 162 12.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Elk Run Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 43.97 24th 44 45.5%
2023 53.80 18th 45 60.0%
2024 24.97 41st 49 16.3%
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Rank History for White students at Elk Run Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 6.47 422nd 435 3.0%
2024 3.07 423rd 429 1.4%
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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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Data source: Utah State Board of Education

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by a parent
Friday, August 25, 2017

Open Quote All of the teachers that my child has had at Elk Run over the years have been wonderful! They do an amazing job teaching kids at different levels of understanding. My daughter excels in school, but she is still provided a challenging curriculum. Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, November 1, 2014

Open Quote The teachers at Elk Run are data driven and seek student success. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Elk Run Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2012 486 12 8 194 6 21 3 0 730
2013 498 17 11 207 5 23 3 0 764
2014 481 21 8 219 6 22 2 0 759
2015 511 21 7 217 7 20 0 0 783
2016 476 26 8 237 9 24 3 0 783
2017 428 27 7 275 7 21 8 0 773
2018 399 20 6 302 4 19 12 0 762
2019 348 23 6 346 4 25 10 0 762
2020 331 20 5 357 5 17 11 0 746
2021 305 14 6 322 2 21 9 0 679
2022 265 12 5 328 2 22 11 0 645
2023 248 19 7 319 2 23 11 0 629

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 Elk Run Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 730 28.2 25.8 54.5
2013 764 30.7 24.8 80.6
2014 759 29.5 25.7 47.7
2015 783 n/a n/a 56.8
2016 783 n/a n/a 58.6
2017 773 29.5 26.1 60.3
2018 762 n/a n/a 62.1
2019 762 31.0 24.5 65.2
2020 746 30.4 24.5 63.8
2021 679 n/a n/a 60.2
2022 645 26.3 24.5 54
2023 629 28.4 22.0 54.7

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 Elk Run Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 730 28.2 25.8 54.5
2013 764 30.7 24.8 80.6
2014 759 29.5 25.7 47.7
2015 783 n/a n/a 56.8
2016 783 n/a n/a 58.6
2017 773 29.5 26.1 60.3
2018 762 n/a n/a 62.1
2019 762 31.0 24.5 65.2
2020 746 30.4 24.5 63.8
2021 679 n/a n/a 60.2
2022 645 26.3 24.5 54
2023 629 28.4 22.0 54.7

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 Elk Run Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $852 (11.1%) $6,842 (88.9%) $7,694

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Elk Run Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 523rd of 572 Elementary schoolsRanks 514th of 561 Elementary schools
 0.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Elk Run Elementary)19.319.7
 0.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Granite District)33.635.2
 1.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Utah)46.846.2
 0.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Elk Run Elementary)3329.7
 3.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Granite District)40.338.7
 1.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Utah)50.249
 1.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Elk Run Elementary)27.128.7
 1.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Granite District)36.932.7
 4.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)47.344.2
 3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Elk Run Elementary)31.619.6
 12%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Granite District)41.839.6
 2.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Utah)49.350.1
 0.8%
4th Grade Science (Elk Run Elementary)25.331
 5.7%
   4th Grade Science (Granite District)3841.7
 3.7%
   4th Grade Science (Utah)51.149.6
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Elk Run Elementary)23.831.8
 8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Granite District)34.737.5
 2.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)47.949
 1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Elk Run Elementary)30.318.6
 11.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Granite District)38.434.3
 4.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Utah)4945.3
 3.7%
5th Grade Science (Elk Run Elementary)36.931.1
 5.8%
   5th Grade Science (Granite District)37.642.1
 4.5%
   5th Grade Science (Utah)51.951.2
 0.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Elk Run Elementary)24.725.7
 1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Granite District)38.533.5
 5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)48.945.3
 3.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Elk Run Elementary)19.616.9
 2.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Granite District)30.624.5
 6.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Utah)39.235.4
 3.8%
6th Grade Science (Elk Run Elementary)35.138.7
 3.6%
   6th Grade Science (Granite District)46.742.5
 4.2%
   6th Grade Science (Utah)57.755.5
 2.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students762629
 17.5%
African American2319
 17.4%
American Indian42
 50%
Asian67
 16.7%
Hispanic346319
 7.8%
Pacific Islander2523
 8%
White348248
 28.7%
Two or More Races1011
 10%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients65.2%54.7%
 10.5%


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Students at Elk Run Elementary are 51% Hispanic, 39% White, 4% Pacific Islander, 3% African American, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Elk Run Elementary ranks in the bottom 3.7% of Utah elementary schools.

Students who attend Elk Run Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Scott M Matheson Junior High
High : Cyprus High

In the 2022-23 school year, 629 students attended Elk Run 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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