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#679 of 1,015 schools in UT

David Gourley School

Elementary School · Granite District · Kearns, UT

A Granite District elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

4905 S 4300 W, Kearns, UT 84118

  • Math 37% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 30% proficient (2025)
  • 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.9Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.94 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.6Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency36.7% (2025 RISE)
Reading/ELA Proficiency30.3% (2025 RISE)
Overall Proficiency34% (2025 RISE, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)24% (model expectation from 2025 RISE)
vs. Expected+9.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile51th
Resources & Environment5.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.4:1
District spending per student$11,000
Chronic Absenteeism46%

Students at David Gourley School score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 RISE proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.

Math Proficiency37%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)
ELA Proficiency30%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2019, reaching 34% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
61%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
70%
ELA
69%
2012
Math
66%
ELA
69%
2013
Math
22%
ELA
15%
2014
Math
21%
ELA
18%
2015
Math
31%
ELA
23%
2016
Math
30%
ELA
29%
2017
Math
26%
ELA
26%
2018
Math
19%
ELA
24%
2019
Math
19%
ELA
24%
2020*
Math
13%
ELA
20%
2021*
Math
13%
ELA
20%
2025
Math
37%
ELA
30%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 29 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

67.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where David Gourley School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Salt Lake City map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 43Car-Dependent
  • Transit 34Some Transit
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$87,457

Median home value

$348,500

Median rent

$1,670/mo

College educated

13.4%

Homeownership

83.1%

Poverty rate

7.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84118; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Francis Xavier Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition6.2privatePK–80.5 mi182Compare →
West Kearns SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.9PK–60.5 mi532Compare →
Academy Park SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.7PK–60.6 mi371Compare →
South Kearns SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.2PK–60.9 mi468Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Granite District

Schools in district
86
Rank in district
#33 of 84
District spending per student
$11,000NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

David Gourley School is listed in Granite District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About David Gourley School

David Gourley School is a public elementary school in Kearns, UT, part of Granite District, serving approximately 448 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #679 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about David Gourley School

What grades does David Gourley School serve?

David Gourley School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend David Gourley School?

David Gourley School has an enrollment of approximately 448 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at David Gourley School?

The student-teacher ratio at David Gourley School is 20.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does David Gourley School rank in UT?

David Gourley School ranks #679 of 1,015 schools in UT.

What is David Gourley School's MySchoolScout rating?

David Gourley School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 David Gourley School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, David Gourley School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is David Gourley School a charter school?

No, David Gourley School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is David Gourley School a Title I school?

No, David Gourley School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for David Gourley School?

67.9% of students at David Gourley 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
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
448
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Salt Lake County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
46.0%
Area population (ZIP 84118)
41,969
Area average commute
24.4 min
Area median age
32
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 · 2025 RISE · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 RISE. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 RISE · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 RISE. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 84118; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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