Provost School

Summary:

Provost School is a public elementary school in Provo, Utah, serving around 470 students in grades K-6. The school is part of the Provo District, which is ranked 39 out of 98 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. Despite a decline in its statewide ranking in recent years, Provost School consistently outperforms the district and state in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subjects.

Provost School has a more diverse student population compared to many nearby schools, with 55.11% White, 35.32% Hispanic, and 9.57% other races. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 47.68% to 52.16% over the past three school years, which is higher than the nearby schools. Additionally, Provost School has a higher student-teacher ratio of 22.9 students per teacher, compared to the nearby schools, which have ratios ranging from 16.2 to 23.4 students per teacher.

While Provost School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, it is still performing well above the district and state averages, suggesting that the school is effectively serving its diverse student population and providing a quality education. The school's academic achievements, coupled with its demographic profile, make it an interesting case study for understanding the factors that contribute to student success in a diverse educational setting.


Detail:

Public K-6

 629 S 1000 E
       Provo, UT  84606


(801) 374-4960

District: Provo District

SchoolDigger Rank:
192nd of 561 Utah Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,644 Help


Students who attend Provost School usually attend:

Middle:    Centennial Middle
High:    Timpview High

Student/teacher ratio:  22.9 Help
Number of students:  470

Racial breakdown:

White:
55.1%
Hispanic:
35.3%
Two or more races:
4.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Provost School ranks better than 65.8% of elementary schools in Utah. It also ranks 6th among 13 ranked elementary schools in the Provo District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.68. (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 Provost School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Provo District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Provost School is $8,644. 6 elementary schools in the Provo District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Provost School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Provo District:

SchoolDigger ranks Provo District 39th of 98 Utah school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Provost School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 69.85 141st 498 71.7%
2009 73.92 113th 509 77.8%
2010 79.29 60th 518 88.4%
2011 74.37 123rd 563 78.2%
2012 77.52 78th 579 86.5%
2013 76.66 87th 576 84.9%
2014 83.74 54th 509 89.4%
2015 87.61 44th 537 91.8%
2016 76.40 97th 533 81.8%
2017 78.94 78th 526 85.2%
2018 69.16 147th 528 72.2%
2019 68.11 170th 572 70.3%
2021 65.92 174th 559 68.9%
2022 54.94 254th 551 53.9%
2023 60.48 212th 561 62.2%
2024 64.68 192nd 561 65.8%
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Data source: test scores: Utah State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Open Quote This is the most amazing school in Utah. Music, dance, art, theater--they do it all. Great staff, and a principal that is the best there is. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Provost School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 428 0 10 22 13 n/a n/a 0 473
1989 449 0 12 16 8 n/a n/a 0 485
1990 486 1 21 13 11 n/a n/a 0 532
1991 461 0 17 18 8 n/a n/a 0 504
1992 444 0 19 19 11 n/a n/a 0 493
1993 415 0 18 24 10 n/a n/a 0 467
1994 439 2 21 23 7 n/a n/a 0 492
1995 436 3 14 44 7 n/a n/a 0 504
1996 436 3 14 44 7 n/a n/a 0 504
1997 419 2 19 70 14 n/a n/a 0 524
1998 407 2 22 81 18 n/a n/a 0 530
1999 392 2 17 93 14 n/a n/a 0 518
2000 366 3 17 96 14 n/a n/a 0 496
2001 349 6 15 110 16 n/a n/a 0 496
2002 327 12 22 116 14 n/a n/a 0 491
2003 327 12 22 116 14 n/a n/a 0 491
2004 303 9 15 115 9 n/a n/a 0 451
2005 306 6 15 126 9 n/a n/a 0 462
2006 267 4 17 141 15 n/a n/a 0 444
2007 241 12 18 157 12 n/a n/a 0 440
2008 247 8 17 160 10 n/a n/a 0 442
2009 257 3 13 145 9 n/a n/a 0 427
2010 224 2 11 120 6 n/a n/a 81 444
2011 274 2 2 135 8 13 4 0 438
2012 312 6 3 114 3 9 10 0 457
2013 290 3 1 118 4 15 9 0 440
2014 270 1 5 135 6 13 5 0 435
2015 260 6 7 147 3 16 8 0 447
2016 287 4 6 144 3 12 8 0 464
2017 289 9 4 144 3 15 8 0 472
2018 277 5 3 141 1 12 6 0 445
2019 292 4 3 138 3 15 10 0 465
2020 269 3 3 160 2 14 13 0 464
2021 232 5 3 145 1 16 14 0 416
2022 262 3 2 171 2 18 16 0 474
2023 259 4 1 166 2 15 23 0 470

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 Provost School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 473 18.5 25.5 n/a
1989 485 20.5 23.6 n/a
1990 532 21.5 24.7 22.9
1991 504 22.0 22.9 21.6
1992 493 20.5 24.0 21.7
1993 467 19.5 23.9 29.1
1994 492 18.5 26.6 28
1995 504 23.3 21.6 26.2
1996 504 23.3 21.6 26.2
1997 524 24.5 21.4 28.1
1998 530 25.9 20.5 28.7
1999 518 25.9 20.0 39.6
2000 496 26.0 19.1 40.9
2001 496 25.1 19.8 38.7
2002 491 24.0 20.5 43.4
2003 491 24.0 20.5 43.4
2004 451 21.5 21.0 48.1
2005 462 20.6 22.4 52.2
2006 444 21.0 21.1 57.9
2007 440 22.8 19.3 99.3
2008 442 21.0 21.0 68.8
2009 427 24.7 19.5 64.6
2010 444 18.3 24.2 76.6
2011 438 18.3 23.8 61
2012 457 14.7 30.9 68.3
2013 440 15.5 28.3 93.6
2014 435 17.0 25.5 61.8
2015 447 n/a n/a 58.2
2016 464 n/a n/a 57.3
2017 472 17.0 27.7 57.2
2018 445 n/a n/a 57.5
2019 465 21.7 21.4 54.8
2020 464 22.6 20.5 57.8
2021 416 n/a n/a 52.2
2022 474 23.9 19.8 47.7
2023 470 20.4 22.9 48.1

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 Provost School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 473 18.5 25.5 n/a
1989 485 20.5 23.6 n/a
1990 532 21.5 24.7 22.9
1991 504 22.0 22.9 21.6
1992 493 20.5 24.0 21.7
1993 467 19.5 23.9 29.1
1994 492 18.5 26.6 28
1995 504 23.3 21.6 26.2
1996 504 23.3 21.6 26.2
1997 524 24.5 21.4 28.1
1998 530 25.9 20.5 28.7
1999 518 25.9 20.0 39.6
2000 496 26.0 19.1 40.9
2001 496 25.1 19.8 38.7
2002 491 24.0 20.5 43.4
2003 491 24.0 20.5 43.4
2004 451 21.5 21.0 48.1
2005 462 20.6 22.4 52.2
2006 444 21.0 21.1 57.9
2007 440 22.8 19.3 99.3
2008 442 21.0 21.0 68.8
2009 427 24.7 19.5 64.6
2010 444 18.3 24.2 76.6
2011 438 18.3 23.8 61
2012 457 14.7 30.9 68.3
2013 440 15.5 28.3 93.6
2014 435 17.0 25.5 61.8
2015 447 n/a n/a 58.2
2016 464 n/a n/a 57.3
2017 472 17.0 27.7 57.2
2018 445 n/a n/a 57.5
2019 465 21.7 21.4 54.8
2020 464 22.6 20.5 57.8
2021 416 n/a n/a 52.2
2022 474 23.9 19.8 47.7
2023 470 20.4 22.9 48.1

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 Provost School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $971 (11.2%) $7,673 (88.8%) $8,644

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Provost 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 170th of 572 Elementary schoolsRanks 212th of 561 Elementary schools
 8.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Provost School)64.949.2
 15.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Provo District)53.148.1
 5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Utah)46.846.2
 0.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Provost School)63.854.4
 9.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Provo District)52.849.4
 3.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Utah)50.249
 1.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Provost School)4749.3
 2.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Provo District)51.349.9
 1.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)47.344.2
 3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Provost School)5053.9
 3.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Provo District)52.755.3
 2.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Utah)49.350.1
 0.8%
4th Grade Science (Provost School)42.448.5
 6.1%
   4th Grade Science (Provo District)51.753
 1.3%
   4th Grade Science (Utah)51.149.6
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Provost School)59.145.4
 13.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Provo District)49.751.3
 1.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)47.949
 1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Provost School)64.154.7
 9.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Provo District)47.649.2
 1.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Utah)4945.3
 3.7%
5th Grade Science (Provost School)61.552.8
 8.7%
   5th Grade Science (Provo District)51.452.6
 1.2%
   5th Grade Science (Utah)51.951.2
 0.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Provost School)60.756.6
 4.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Provo District)55.650.5
 5.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)48.945.3
 3.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Provost School)64.351.6
 12.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Provo District)52.443.3
 9.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Utah)39.235.4
 3.8%
6th Grade Science (Provost School)5050.8
 0.8%
   6th Grade Science (Provo District)60.953.6
 7.3%
   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 Students465470
 1.1%
African American44
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian31
 66.7%
Hispanic138166
 20.3%
Pacific Islander1515
White292259
 11.3%
Two or More Races1023
 130%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients54.8%48.1%
 6.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Provost School

Provost School ranks 192nd of 561 Utah elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Provost School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Centennial Middle
High : Timpview High

Students at Provost School are 55% White, 35% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% Pacific Islander.

In the 2022-23 school year, 470 students attended Provost School.


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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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