Canyon School

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Canyon School ranks 222 nd of 561 Utah elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Canyon School is an elementary school located in Spanish Fork, Utah, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 495 students. It is part of the Nebo School District, which is ranked 55 out of 98 districts in Utah and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Canyon School consistently outperforms the Nebo District and the state of Utah in academic proficiency across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 62.7% of 3rd graders at Canyon School were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 45.9% for the Nebo District and 46.7% for the state. Canyon School has also maintained a statewide ranking in the top half of Utah elementary schools, with a ranking of 222 out of 561 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 24.1 in the 2022-2023 school year, suggesting a more favorable learning environment for students.

When comparing Canyon School to the nearby schools, it stands out as a high-performing school, consistently outranking its peers in academic proficiency and statewide rankings. Schools like Sierra Bonita Elementary and Maple Ridge School also demonstrate strong academic performance, but Canyon School maintains a competitive edge in many areas.

Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-6

1492 E 1240 S
Spanish Fork, UT 84660

(801) 798-4610

District: Nebo District

SchoolDigger Rank:
222^nd of 561 Utah Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,561

Students who attend Canyon School usually attend:

Middle:	Diamond Fork Middle
	Spanish Fork Junior High
High:	Spanish Fork High

Student/teacher ratio: 21.5

Number of students: 463

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.0%

Hispanic:

14.0%

Two or more races:

3.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 24.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Canyon School ranks better than 60.4% of elementary schools in Utah. It also ranks 7^th among 30 ranked elementary schools in the Nebo District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.24. (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 (81%), Hispanic (14%), two or more races (3.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 24.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Canyon School is 21.5, which is the 13^th best among 30 elementary schools in the Nebo District. (See more...)

Compare Canyon School employs 21.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Canyon School is $7,561, which is the 15^th highest among 30 elementary schools in the Nebo District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Canyon School:

SchoolDigger ranks Canyon School 222^nd of 561 Utah public elementary schools. (See Canyon School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Nebo District:

SchoolDigger ranks Nebo District 55^th of 98 Utah school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Canyon School

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Rank History for all students at Canyon School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	UT State Percentile
2008	76.22	99^th	498	80.1%
2009	69.21	157^th	509	69.2%
2010	60.32	229^th	518	55.8%
2011	57.59	285^th	563	49.4%
2012	56.52	307^th	579	47.0%
2013	60.22	274^th	576	52.4%
2014	53.55	240^th	509	52.8%
2015	64.88	184^th	537	65.7%
2016	61.11	207^th	533	61.2%
2017	67.36	159^th	526	69.8%
2018	44.11	311^th	528	41.1%
2019	53.27	275^th	572	51.9%
2021	50.91	292^nd	559	47.8%
2022	47.75	298^th	551	45.9%
2023	51.25	275^th	561	51.0%
2024	60.24	222^nd	561	60.4%

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Rank History for White students at Canyon School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	36.06	289^th	435	33.6%
2023	39.83	262^nd	428	38.8%
2024	52.65	210^th	429	51.0%

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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 Canyon School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1998	728	1	6	9	2	n/a	n/a	0	746
1999	744	1	14	16	2	n/a	n/a	0	777
2000	852	1	11	15	2	n/a	n/a	0	881
2001	867	1	8	27	2	n/a	n/a	0	905
2002	664	3	4	35	2	n/a	n/a	0	708
2003	664	3	4	35	2	n/a	n/a	0	708
2004	776	1	10	31	1	n/a	n/a	0	819
2005	827	2	10	16	2	n/a	n/a	0	857
2006	821	6	11	28	2	n/a	n/a	0	868
2007	616	3	8	24	0	n/a	n/a	0	651
2008	694	3	13	38	0	n/a	n/a	0	748
2009	685	2	11	38	0	n/a	n/a	0	736
2010	601	6	15	28	0	n/a	n/a	91	741
2011	640	6	4	29	0	6	5	0	690
2012	638	6	6	34	0	4	10	0	698
2013	623	2	5	24	0	6	14	0	674
2014	611	4	5	28	0	8	13	0	669
2015	599	6	3	29	1	11	13	0	662
2016	555	3	3	27	1	10	14	0	613
2017	560	2	4	24	1	8	11	0	610
2018	581	3	4	32	2	8	12	0	642
2019	559	2	4	32	2	9	10	0	618
2020	518	2	5	36	0	14	11	0	586
2021	517	0	2	67	0	7	25	0	618
2022	426	2	1	60	0	5	9	0	503
2023	411	1	1	67	1	4	10	0	495
2024	375	1	0	65	2	4	16	0	463

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 Canyon School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	746	33.3	22.4	5.9
1999	777	32.7	23.8	14.2
2000	881	33.0	26.7	13.3
2001	905	32.0	28.3	11
2002	708	24.5	28.9	12
2003	708	24.5	28.9	12
2004	819	27.0	30.3	12.8
2005	857	30.5	28.1	13.5
2006	868	35.0	24.8	14.3
2007	651	26.7	24.4	99.5
2008	748	36.7	20.4	n/a
2009	736	17.8	19.4	15.8
2010	741	28.0	26.4	28.5
2011	690	24.1	28.6	21.7
2012	698	26.4	26.3	41.8
2013	674	25.2	26.7	51.3
2014	669	25.0	26.7	19.6
2015	662	n/a	n/a	19.9
2016	613	n/a	n/a	20.2
2017	610	25.0	24.4	18.5
2018	642	n/a	n/a	13.1
2019	618	22.5	27.4	21.7
2020	586	21.7	26.9	21
2021	618	n/a	n/a	21
2022	503	19.4	25.8	19.3
2023	495	20.5	24.1	22.2
2024	463	21.5	21.5	24.6

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 Canyon School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	746	33.3	22.4	5.9
1999	777	32.7	23.8	14.2
2000	881	33.0	26.7	13.3
2001	905	32.0	28.3	11
2002	708	24.5	28.9	12
2003	708	24.5	28.9	12
2004	819	27.0	30.3	12.8
2005	857	30.5	28.1	13.5
2006	868	35.0	24.8	14.3
2007	651	26.7	24.4	99.5
2008	748	36.7	20.4	n/a
2009	736	17.8	19.4	15.8
2010	741	28.0	26.4	28.5
2011	690	24.1	28.6	21.7
2012	698	26.4	26.3	41.8
2013	674	25.2	26.7	51.3
2014	669	25.0	26.7	19.6
2015	662	n/a	n/a	19.9
2016	613	n/a	n/a	20.2
2017	610	25.0	24.4	18.5
2018	642	n/a	n/a	13.1
2019	618	22.5	27.4	21.7
2020	586	21.7	26.9	21
2021	618	n/a	n/a	21
2022	503	19.4	25.8	19.3
2023	495	20.5	24.1	22.2
2024	463	21.5	21.5	24.6

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 Canyon School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$380 (5.0%)	$7,181 (95.0%)	$7,560

Data source: Utah Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Canyon School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 275^th of 572 Elementary schools	Ranks 275^th of 561 Elementary schools	0.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Canyon School)	49.4	61.9	12.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebo District)	43.4	44.1	0.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	46.8	46.2	0.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Canyon School)	59.7	63.4	3.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebo District)	47.7	49.7	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Utah)	50.2	49	1.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Canyon School)	45.5	46.4	0.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebo District)	43	42.9	0.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	47.3	44.2	3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Canyon School)	42.9	50.6	7.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Nebo District)	46.4	47.2	0.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	49.3	50.1	0.8%
4th Grade Science (Canyon School)	49.4	50	0.6%
4th Grade Science (Nebo District)	50	48.1	1.9%
4th Grade Science (Utah)	51.1	49.6	1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Canyon School)	46.8	39.7	7.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Nebo District)	46.7	46.6	0.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	47.9	49	1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Canyon School)	56.4	35.9	20.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Nebo District)	48.1	42.5	5.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	49	45.3	3.7%
5th Grade Science (Canyon School)	52.1	39.2	12.9%
5th Grade Science (Nebo District)	53.4	50.6	2.8%
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	618	495	19.9%
African American	2	1	50%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	4	1	75%
Hispanic	32	67	109.4%
Pacific Islander	9	4	55.6%
White	559	411	26.5%
Two or More Races	10	10
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	21.7%	22.2%	0.5%

Schools Near 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
Canyon School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-6	1492 E 1240 S	Spanish Fork	84660	Utah County	Nebo District	No	Yes	No	No	(801) 798-4610	463	22	21.5	24.6%	375 (81.0%)	1 (0.2%)	65 (14.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	4 (0.9%)	16 (3.5%)	60.2	222^nd of 561 public elementary schools	60.4%		51.2	275^th of 561 public elementary schools	51.0%	53	62.7	41.8	57.3	59.2	48.4	49.4	41.8	56.0	$7,561	$380	$7,181
East Meadows School	Public	PK, KG-6	1287 S 2130 E	Spanish Fork	84660	Utah County	Nebo District	No	No	No	No	(801) 798-4015	544	28	19.7	19.7%	426 (78.3%)	1 (0.2%)	87 (16.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	6 (1.1%)	21 (3.9%)	65.1	189^th of 561 public elementary schools	66.3%		64.5	186^th of 561 public elementary schools	66.8%	3	67.0	48.9	48.3	71.1	51.7	45.6	53.4	53.5	$7,304	$602	$6,702
Larsen School	Public	PK, KG-6	1175 E Flonette Dr	Spanish Fork	84660	Utah County	Nebo District	No	No	No	Yes	(801) 798-4035	380	20	19.0	43.2%	288 (75.8%)	1 (0.3%)	78 (20.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	10 (2.6%)	47.4	310^th of 561 public elementary schools	44.7%		41.1	337^th of 561 public elementary schools	39.9%	27	43.4	34.6	48.4	58.5	40.4	38.7	48.1	57.1	$7,835	$470	$7,365
Spanish Oaks School	Public	PK, KG-6	2701 E Canyon Crest Dr	Spanish Fork	84660	Utah County	Nebo District	No	No	No	No	(801) 798-7411	408	23	17.7	27.7%	333 (81.6%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (12.7%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.9%)	42.6	336^th of 561 public elementary schools	40.1%		42.6	329^th of 561 public elementary schools	41.4%	7	33.3	39.1	48.1	41.4	42.0	48.1	44.2	55.2	$7,566	$370	$7,196
Sierra Bonita Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	53 S 1800 E	Spanish Fork	84660	Utah County	Nebo District	No	No	No	No	(801) 798-4480	593	28	20.8	16.9%	507 (85.5%)	4 (0.7%)	59 (9.9%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.5%)	76.8	114^th of 561 public elementary schools	79.7%		76.7	115^th of 561 public elementary schools	79.5%	1	47.5	58.5	64.6	58.0	55.3	60.9	68.1	70.9	$6,494	$369	$6,125
Park School	Public	PK, KG-6	90 N 600 E	Spanish Fork	84660	Utah County	Nebo District	No	No	No	Yes	(801) 798-4045	435	21	20.7	59.8%	327 (75.2%)	3 (0.7%)	97 (22.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (1.1%)	36.8	369^th of 561 public elementary schools	34.2%		41.8	333^rd of 561 public elementary schools	40.6%	36	36.6	31.9	46.7	39.7	30.3	43.3	36.0	63.3	$7,846	$750	$7,095
Rees School	Public	PK, KG-6	574 N Rees Ave	Spanish Fork	84660	Utah County	Nebo District	No	No	No	No	(801) 798-4055	777	33	23.5	27.3%	566 (72.8%)	4 (0.5%)	143 (18.4%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	8 (1.0%)	51 (6.6%)	38.7	359^th of 561 public elementary schools	36.0%		45	313^th of 561 public elementary schools	44.2%	46	45.2	25.7	49.0	44.4	33.7	49.5	28.7	54.8	$8,174	$873	$7,301
Riverview School	Public	PK, KG-6	628 S West Park Drive	Spanish Fork	84660	Utah County	Nebo District	No	No	No	No	(801) 798-4050	698	29	24.4	21.8%	561 (80.4%)	2 (0.3%)	107 (15.3%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.4%)	22 (3.2%)	46.4	316^th of 561 public elementary schools	43.7%		48.9	287^th of 561 public elementary schools	48.8%	29	45.3	39.2	46.6	47.9	41.3	43.7	50.5	50.9	$6,716	$370	$6,346
Brockbank School	Public	PK, KG-6	340 W 500 N	Spanish Fork	84660	Utah County	Nebo District	No	No	No	No	(801) 798-4025	482	22	22.4	27.0%	410 (85.1%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (11.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	11 (2.3%)	32	397^th of 561 public elementary schools	29.2%		37.8	358^th of 561 public elementary schools	36.2%	39	32.5	42.0	41.0	31.1	43.2	22.9	46.9	48.2	$7,067	$368	$6,698
Maple Ridge School	Public	PK, KG-6	2340 West Harvest Parkway	Mapleton	84664	Utah County	Nebo District	No	No	No	No	(801) 489-1800	837	36	23.5	10.9%	705 (84.2%)	2 (0.2%)	70 (8.4%)	8 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	5 (0.6%)	46 (5.5%)	88.5	38^th of 561 public elementary schools	93.2%		91.9	23^rd of 561 public elementary schools	95.9%	15	65.4	57.4	70.1	73.1	73.0	62.9	69.3	73.5	$6,961	$371	$6,590

Frequently Asked Questions about Canyon School

How many students attend Canyon School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 463 students attended Canyon School.

What schools do graduates of Canyon School attend?

Students who attend Canyon School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Diamond Fork Middle
Middle : Spanish Fork Junior High
High : Spanish Fork High

What is the racial makeup of Canyon School?

Students at Canyon School are 81% White, 14% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Is Canyon School a good school?

Canyon School ranks 222^nd of 561 Utah elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Canyon School in?

Nebo District

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