Spanish Oaks School

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Spanish Oaks School ranks 336 th of 561 Utah elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Spanish Oaks School is an elementary school in Spanish Fork, Utah, serving 429 students in grades PK-6 as part of the Nebo School District. The school's academic performance, as measured by RISE test scores, is generally below the district and state averages across grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd grade proficiency rates were 33.3% in English Language Arts and 41.4% in Mathematics, compared to the district averages of 45.9% and 49.6%, respectively.

Spanish Oaks School's statewide ranking among Utah elementary schools has declined over the years, from 227 out of 509 schools in 2013-2014 (3 stars) to 336 out of 561 schools in 2023-2024 (2 stars). Compared to nearby schools in the Nebo District, such as Maple Ridge School, which consistently ranks among the top 5% of Utah elementary schools, Spanish Oaks School generally underperforms across all academic measures.

Despite the school's higher spending per student ($7,566 in 2018-2019) and fluctuating student-teacher ratio, these factors do not seem to translate into improved academic outcomes. To address these challenges, the school and district may need to closely examine their instructional practices, curriculum, and resource allocation to identify areas for improvement, as well as provide targeted interventions and support for struggling students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

2701 E Canyon Crest Dr
Spanish Fork, UT 84660

(801) 798-7411

District: Nebo District

SchoolDigger Rank:
336^th of 561 Utah Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,566

Students who attend Spanish Oaks School usually attend:

Middle:	Maple Grove Middle
	Mapleton Junior High
High:	Maple Mountain High

Student/teacher ratio: 19.9

Number of students: 429

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.8%

Hispanic:

11.9%

Two or more races:

4.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 25.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Spanish Oaks School ranks worse than 59.9% of elementary schools in Utah. It also ranks 17^th among 30 ranked elementary schools in the Nebo District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.62. (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 Spanish Oaks School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Nebo District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Spanish Oaks School is $7,566, which is the 14^th highest among 30 elementary schools in the Nebo District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Spanish Oaks School:

SchoolDigger ranks Spanish Oaks School 336^th of 561 Utah public elementary schools. (See Spanish Oaks 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 Spanish Oaks School

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Rank History for all students at Spanish Oaks School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	UT State Percentile
2008	65.03	172^nd	498	65.5%
2009	66.15	183^rd	509	64.0%
2010	69.20	148^th	518	71.4%
2011	66.78	202^nd	563	64.1%
2012	69.71	176^th	579	69.6%
2013	73.09	133^rd	576	76.9%
2014	55.42	227^th	509	55.4%
2015	46.21	296^th	537	44.9%
2016	43.90	314^th	533	41.1%
2017	39.79	342^nd	526	35.0%
2018	37.01	351^st	528	33.5%
2019	28.98	422^nd	572	26.2%
2021	48.69	302^nd	559	46.0%
2022	47.59	299^th	551	45.7%
2023	42.56	329^th	561	41.4%
2024	42.62	336^th	561	40.1%

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Rank History for White students at Spanish Oaks School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	31.73	315^th	435	27.6%
2023	29.57	322^nd	428	24.8%
2024	24.90	350^th	429	18.4%

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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 Spanish Oaks School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	527	3	9	20	5	n/a	n/a	0	564
2003	527	3	9	20	5	n/a	n/a	0	564
2004	593	7	9	31	7	n/a	n/a	0	647
2005	662	4	9	45	1	n/a	n/a	0	721
2006	751	3	8	43	1	n/a	n/a	0	806
2007	614	4	6	36	1	n/a	n/a	0	661
2008	745	9	10	57	4	n/a	n/a	0	825
2009	810	14	14	63	5	n/a	n/a	0	906
2010	684	8	6	52	5	n/a	n/a	123	878
2011	750	6	4	53	4	6	7	0	830
2012	645	8	6	44	4	0	10	0	717
2013	594	4	5	44	4	0	14	0	665
2014	560	0	4	35	3	0	13	0	615
2015	547	3	3	41	0	0	10	0	604
2016	470	2	3	35	0	3	9	0	522
2017	452	2	4	29	0	4	11	0	502
2018	439	1	3	26	0	1	13	0	483
2019	411	1	4	25	1	0	9	0	451
2020	380	1	3	35	2	3	13	0	437
2021	407	0	1	48	0	3	19	0	478
2022	373	0	2	49	0	1	23	0	448
2023	351	0	5	51	0	2	20	0	429

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 Spanish Oaks School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	564	25.0	22.6	18.6
2003	564	25.0	22.6	18.6
2004	647	28.0	23.1	20.9
2005	721	30.5	23.6	22.3
2006	806	35.0	23.0	21
2007	661	31.1	21.3	2.7
2008	825	33.3	24.8	n/a
2009	906	16.3	20.0	29.1
2010	878	33.2	26.4	45.7
2011	830	26.2	31.6	31.4
2012	717	26.6	26.9	62.2
2013	665	27.0	24.6	71.9
2014	615	24.5	25.0	29.6
2015	604	n/a	n/a	29.5
2016	522	n/a	n/a	29.5
2017	502	24.5	20.4	29.3
2018	483	n/a	n/a	17.2
2019	451	19.2	23.4	23.3
2020	437	17.0	25.7	26.8
2021	478	n/a	n/a	21.8
2022	448	19.5	22.9	16.5
2023	429	21.5	19.9	25.2

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 Spanish Oaks School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	564	25.0	22.6	18.6
2003	564	25.0	22.6	18.6
2004	647	28.0	23.1	20.9
2005	721	30.5	23.6	22.3
2006	806	35.0	23.0	21
2007	661	31.1	21.3	2.7
2008	825	33.3	24.8	n/a
2009	906	16.3	20.0	29.1
2010	878	33.2	26.4	45.7
2011	830	26.2	31.6	31.4
2012	717	26.6	26.9	62.2
2013	665	27.0	24.6	71.9
2014	615	24.5	25.0	29.6
2015	604	n/a	n/a	29.5
2016	522	n/a	n/a	29.5
2017	502	24.5	20.4	29.3
2018	483	n/a	n/a	17.2
2019	451	19.2	23.4	23.3
2020	437	17.0	25.7	26.8
2021	478	n/a	n/a	21.8
2022	448	19.5	22.9	16.5
2023	429	21.5	19.9	25.2

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 Spanish Oaks School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$370 (4.9%)	$7,196 (95.1%)	$7,566

Data source: Utah Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Spanish Oaks 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 422^nd of 572 Elementary schools	Ranks 329^th of 561 Elementary schools	15.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Spanish Oaks School)	32.8	36.8	4%
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 (Spanish Oaks School)	50	44.8	5.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebo District)	47.7	49.7	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Utah)	50.2	49	1.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Spanish Oaks School)	25.4	38.8	13.4%
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 (Spanish Oaks School)	43.1	45.8	2.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Nebo District)	46.4	47.2	0.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	49.3	50.1	0.8%
4th Grade Science (Spanish Oaks School)	37.9	32.5	5.4%
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 (Spanish Oaks School)	28.8	45.4	16.6%
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 (Spanish Oaks School)	47.9	54.5	6.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Nebo District)	48.1	42.5	5.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	49	45.3	3.7%
5th Grade Science (Spanish Oaks School)	49.3	56.1	6.8%
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	451	429	4.9%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	4	5	25%
Hispanic	25	51	104%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	411	351	14.6%
Two or More Races	9	20	122.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	23.3%	25.2%	1.9%

Schools Near Spanish Oaks 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
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	429	22	19.9	25.2%	351 (81.8%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (11.9%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	20 (4.7%)	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
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	584	26	22.9	20.2%	457 (78.3%)	1 (0.2%)	92 (15.8%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.9%)	4 (0.7%)	25 (4.3%)	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
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	495	21	24.1	22.2%	411 (83.0%)	1 (0.2%)	67 (13.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.8%)	10 (2.0%)	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
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	623	26	23.9	15.9%	535 (85.9%)	4 (0.6%)	65 (10.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (2.9%)	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
Larsen School	Public	PK, KG-6	1175 E Flonette Dr	Spanish Fork	84660	Utah County	Nebo District	No	No	No	Yes	(801) 798-4035	371	18	20.6	35.6%	285 (76.8%)	1 (0.3%)	71 (19.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.6%)	8 (2.2%)	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
Rees School	Public	PK, KG-6	574 N Rees Ave	Spanish Fork	84660	Utah County	Nebo District	No	No	No	No	(801) 798-4055	641	27	24.1	31.2%	452 (70.5%)	4 (0.6%)	130 (20.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (0.9%)	48 (7.5%)	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
Park School	Public	PK, KG-6	90 N 600 E	Spanish Fork	84660	Utah County	Nebo District	No	No	No	Yes	(801) 798-4045	417	19	22.5	54.7%	306 (73.4%)	4 (1.0%)	96 (23.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.9%)	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
Maple Ridge School	Public	PK, KG-6	2340 West Harvest Parkway	Mapleton	84664	Utah County	Nebo District	No	No	No	No	(801) 489-1800	769	32	24.0	11.1%	672 (87.4%)	1 (0.1%)	44 (5.7%)	7 (0.9%)	3 (0.4%)	7 (0.9%)	35 (4.6%)	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
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	708	29	24.4	18.9%	578 (81.6%)	8 (1.1%)	95 (13.4%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	22 (3.1%)	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
Mapleton School	Public	PK, KG-6	120 W Maple	Mapleton	84664	Utah County	Nebo District	No	No	No	No	(801) 489-2850	589	26	22.6	9.3%	532 (90.3%)	1 (0.2%)	35 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	7 (1.2%)	11 (1.9%)	70.6	156^th of 561 public elementary schools	72.2%		52.8	264^th of 561 public elementary schools	52.9%	108	45.0	63.8	53.9	56.0	71.6	51.9	74.1	49.0	$6,805	$369	$6,436

Frequently Asked Questions about Spanish Oaks School

What schools do graduates of Spanish Oaks School attend?

Students who attend Spanish Oaks School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Maple Grove Middle
Middle : Mapleton Junior High
High : Maple Mountain High

Is Spanish Oaks School a good school?

Spanish Oaks School ranks 336^th of 561 Utah elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Spanish Oaks School?

Students at Spanish Oaks School are 82% White, 12% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What district is Spanish Oaks School in?

Nebo District

How many students attend Spanish Oaks School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 429 students attended Spanish Oaks School.

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