Big Water School

Big Water School is a public elementary school in Big Water, UT, part of the Kane District. The school serves approximately 45 students in grades Kindergarten – 6th with a student-teacher ratio of 22.5:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3/10, placing it in the 91.3th percentile among UT schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 30% proficiency in math and 40% in reading/language arts. The school scores particularly well in student growth (9.9/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $75,951, where 32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a remote rural setting.

With an enrollment of 45 students, Big Water School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

The student-teacher ratio at Big Water School is 22.5:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.

Located in a rural area, Big Water School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.