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Big Water School
Elementary School · Kane District · Big Water, UT
A Kane District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.
P O BOX 410126 AARON BURR RD, Big Water, UT 84741
- Math 30% proficient (2021)
- Reading 50% proficient (2021)
- 22.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Big Water School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2009–2021), then recovered 10 points since 2018, reaching 40% in 2021.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Big Water School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average350/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,951
Median home value
$358,500
Median rent
$1,127/mo
College educated
32.1%
Homeownership
79.2%
Poverty rate
8.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84741; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 in Kane District
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kanab SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–6 | Not available | 540 | Compare → |
| Lake Powell SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–6 | Not available | 9 | Compare → |
| Valley SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–6 | Not available | 168 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Kane District
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #7 of 7
- District spending per student
- $13,032NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Big Water School is listed in Kane District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Big Water School
Big Water School is a public elementary school in Big Water, UT, part of Kane District, serving approximately 45 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 22.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,003 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Big Water School
What grades does Big Water School serve?
Big Water School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Big Water School?
Big Water School has an enrollment of approximately 45 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Big Water School?
The student-teacher ratio at Big Water School is 22.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Big Water School rank in UT?
Big Water School ranks #1,003 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Big Water School's MySchoolScout rating?
Big Water School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Big Water School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Big Water School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Big Water School a charter school?
No, Big Water School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Big Water School a Title I school?
No, Big Water School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Big Water School?
37.8% of students at Big Water School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 45
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Kane County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 71.1%
- Phone
- (435) 675-5821
- Area population (ZIP 84741)
- 6,145
- Area median age
- 47
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 84741; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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