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Pahvant School

Summary:

Pahvant School is an elementary school located in Richfield, Utah, serving grades 3-5 with a total enrollment of 469 students. The school is part of the Sevier District, which is ranked 28th out of 98 districts in Utah and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Pahvant School has consistently maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years, indicating strong academic performance.

Pahvant School consistently outperforms the Sevier 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, Pahvant School's 3rd-grade proficiency rates in English Language Arts (57.2%) and Mathematics (71%) were significantly higher than the district (49.7% and 60.7%) and state (46.7% and 49.1%) averages. Additionally, Pahvant School has a relatively high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 42.43% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. However, the school's academic performance for this subgroup is exceptional, ranking 12th out of 162 Utah elementary schools in the 2023-2024 school year.

When compared to the nearby schools in the Sevier District, Pahvant School generally outperforms its counterparts in academic achievement, particularly in mathematics. This suggests that Pahvant School may have effective teaching practices or other factors that contribute to its strong academic results, despite having a lower spending per student ($7,719 in 2018-2019) compared to nearby schools like Salina School ($8,557) and Monroe School ($8,041).


Detail:

Public 3-5

 520 N 300 W
       Richfield, UT  84701

(435) 896-4403

District: Sevier District

SchoolDigger Rank:
161st of 561 Utah Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,719 Help


Students who attend Pahvant School usually attend:

Middle:    Red Hills Middle
High:    Richfield High

Student/teacher ratio:  23.4 Help
Number of students:  504

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.7%
Hispanic:
5.8%
American Indian:
3.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pahvant School ranks better than 71.3% of elementary schools in Utah. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Sevier District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.76. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.7%), Hispanic (5.8%), American Indian (3.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 49.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pahvant School is 23.4. 4 elementary schools in the Sevier District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Pahvant School employs 21.5 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pahvant School is $7,719. 4 elementary schools in the Sevier District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pahvant School:

SchoolDigger ranks Pahvant School 161st of 561 Utah public elementary schools. (See Pahvant School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Sevier District:

SchoolDigger ranks Sevier District 28th of 98 Utah school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pahvant School

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Rank History for all students at Pahvant School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 64.92 174th 498 65.1%
2009 95.70 1st 509 99.8%
2010 60.26 230th 518 55.6%
2011 73.71 133rd 563 76.4%
2012 70.53 165th 579 71.5%
2013 56.68 294th 576 49.0%
2014 47.91 280th 509 45.0%
2015 61.59 207th 537 61.5%
2016 62.62 200th 533 62.5%
2017 68.20 153rd 526 70.9%
2018 64.46 183rd 528 65.3%
2019 63.75 205th 572 64.2%
2021 69.14 159th 559 71.6%
2022 68.49 162nd 551 70.6%
2023 69.43 151st 561 73.1%
2024 69.76 161st 561 71.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pahvant School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 87.91 12th 111 89.2%
2023 86.13 13th 132 90.2%
2024 92.35 12th 162 92.6%
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Rank History for White students at Pahvant School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 53.15 203rd 435 53.3%
2023 56.45 172nd 428 59.8%
2024 56.27 186th 429 56.6%
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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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Enrollment information for Pahvant School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 382 0 4 9 9 n/a n/a 0 404
1989 413 0 3 7 8 n/a n/a 0 431
1990 427 0 0 11 5 n/a n/a 0 443
1991 404 0 0 12 7 n/a n/a 0 423
1992 406 0 0 1 6 n/a n/a 10 423
1993 397 0 0 14 5 n/a n/a 0 416
1994 326 1 0 6 13 n/a n/a 0 346
1995 278 3 0 5 4 n/a n/a 0 290
1996 278 3 0 5 4 n/a n/a 0 290
1997 293 3 0 6 12 n/a n/a 0 314
1998 288 1 1 7 12 n/a n/a 0 309
1999 312 0 1 6 12 n/a n/a 0 331
2000 299 0 0 7 17 n/a n/a 0 323
2001 305 0 0 5 12 n/a n/a 0 322
2002 282 0 1 6 12 n/a n/a 0 301
2003 282 0 1 6 12 n/a n/a 0 301
2004 257 2 1 8 8 n/a n/a 0 276
2005 266 1 0 9 6 n/a n/a 0 282
2006 282 1 1 8 1 n/a n/a 0 293
2007 441 2 3 17 9 n/a n/a 0 472
2008 464 1 7 18 9 n/a n/a 0 499
2009 434 2 4 18 8 n/a n/a 0 466
2010 425 3 2 13 6 n/a n/a 4 453
2011 445 2 3 15 12 0 0 0 477
2012 429 1 4 20 12 1 0 0 467
2013 448 1 6 23 15 0 0 0 493
2014 448 5 4 17 13 0 0 0 487
2015 452 6 2 17 7 1 0 0 485
2016 451 3 1 13 10 2 0 0 480
2017 465 4 2 25 10 3 0 0 509
2018 500 3 1 30 12 3 0 0 549
2019 473 4 1 28 10 6 0 0 522
2020 491 4 1 25 9 5 0 0 535
2021 455 5 1 24 12 3 0 0 500
2022 456 2 2 23 16 1 0 0 500
2023 419 3 1 24 18 4 0 0 469
2024 447 4 3 29 17 4 0 0 504

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 Pahvant School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 404 15.5 26.0 n/a
1989 431 15.0 28.7 n/a
1990 443 14.0 31.6 21.9
1991 423 14.9 28.3 25.8
1992 423 15.9 26.6 25.1
1993 416 15.9 26.2 28.4
1994 346 13.0 26.6 31.2
1995 290 14.0 20.7 30
1996 290 14.0 20.7 30
1997 314 15.5 20.3 31.2
1998 309 15.0 20.6 27.5
1999 331 15.0 22.1 42
2000 323 15.0 21.5 44.6
2001 322 14.0 23.0 46.9
2002 301 13.0 23.2 47.2
2003 301 13.0 23.2 47.2
2004 276 12.0 23.0 47.1
2005 282 13.0 21.7 40.4
2006 293 13.0 22.5 42.7
2007 472 21.5 22.0 99.4
2008 499 21.2 23.5 48.3
2009 466 20.5 18.6 48.9
2010 453 19.0 23.8 55.5
2011 477 22.0 21.6 53.9
2012 467 21.6 21.6 60.6
2013 493 20.7 23.7 84.4
2014 487 20.5 23.7 58.7
2015 485 n/a n/a 60.4
2016 480 n/a n/a 59
2017 509 20.5 24.8 59.3
2018 549 n/a n/a 56.8
2019 522 21.0 24.8 53.6
2020 535 21.0 25.4 51.6
2021 500 n/a n/a 48.8
2022 500 21.0 23.8 42.6
2023 469 18.7 25.0 42.4
2024 504 21.5 23.4 49.6

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 Pahvant School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 404 15.5 26.0 n/a
1989 431 15.0 28.7 n/a
1990 443 14.0 31.6 21.9
1991 423 14.9 28.3 25.8
1992 423 15.9 26.6 25.1
1993 416 15.9 26.2 28.4
1994 346 13.0 26.6 31.2
1995 290 14.0 20.7 30
1996 290 14.0 20.7 30
1997 314 15.5 20.3 31.2
1998 309 15.0 20.6 27.5
1999 331 15.0 22.1 42
2000 323 15.0 21.5 44.6
2001 322 14.0 23.0 46.9
2002 301 13.0 23.2 47.2
2003 301 13.0 23.2 47.2
2004 276 12.0 23.0 47.1
2005 282 13.0 21.7 40.4
2006 293 13.0 22.5 42.7
2007 472 21.5 22.0 99.4
2008 499 21.2 23.5 48.3
2009 466 20.5 18.6 48.9
2010 453 19.0 23.8 55.5
2011 477 22.0 21.6 53.9
2012 467 21.6 21.6 60.6
2013 493 20.7 23.7 84.4
2014 487 20.5 23.7 58.7
2015 485 n/a n/a 60.4
2016 480 n/a n/a 59
2017 509 20.5 24.8 59.3
2018 549 n/a n/a 56.8
2019 522 21.0 24.8 53.6
2020 535 21.0 25.4 51.6
2021 500 n/a n/a 48.8
2022 500 21.0 23.8 42.6
2023 469 18.7 25.0 42.4
2024 504 21.5 23.4 49.6

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 Pahvant School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $949 (12.3%) $6,770 (87.7%) $7,719

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pahvant School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 205th of 572 Elementary schoolsRanks 151st of 561 Elementary schools
 8.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pahvant School)58.258.4
 0.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sevier District)56.749.9
 6.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Utah)46.846.2
 0.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pahvant School)62.770.5
 7.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Sevier District)61.258.8
 2.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Utah)50.249
 1.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pahvant School)46.651.3
 4.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Sevier District)46.947.9
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)47.344.2
 3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pahvant School)56.360.4
 4.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Sevier District)59.855.4
 4.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Utah)49.350.1
 0.8%
4th Grade Science (Pahvant School)48.950.3
 1.4%
   4th Grade Science (Sevier District)55.347.4
 7.9%
   4th Grade Science (Utah)51.149.6
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pahvant School)48.952.7
 3.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Sevier District)50.753.7
 3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)47.949
 1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pahvant School)57.960
 2.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Sevier District)60.758.5
 2.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Utah)4945.3
 3.7%
5th Grade Science (Pahvant School)55.950.7
 5.2%
   5th Grade Science (Sevier District)5754.1
 2.9%
   5th Grade Science (Utah)51.951.2
 0.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students522469
 10.2%
African American43
 25%
American Indian1018
 80%
Asian11
Hispanic2824
 14.3%
Pacific Islander64
 33.3%
White473419
 11.4%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients53.6%42.4%
 11.2%

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Students who attend Pahvant School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Red Hills Middle
High : Richfield High

Pahvant School ranks 161st of 561 Utah elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 504 students attended Pahvant School.

Students at Pahvant School are 89% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% American Indian.


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