Below Average
#883 of 1,015 schools in UT
Escalante School
Elementary School · Garfield District · Escalante, UT
A Garfield District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
P O BOX 248 50 N 300 E, Escalante, UT 84726
- Math 30% proficient (2025)
- Reading 32% proficient (2025)
- 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Escalante School score 31% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 24 points since 2019, to 31% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (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 28 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Escalante 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 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated967/100K
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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
$59,231
Median home value
$390,500
Median rent
$770/mo
College educated
28.3%
Homeownership
70.2%
Poverty rate
15.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84726; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in Garfield District
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–6 | Not available | 12 | Compare → |
| Boulder SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–6 | Not available | 22 | Compare → |
| Bryce Valley SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK–6 | Not available | 149 | Compare → |
| Garfield OnlineEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–6 | Not available | 622 | 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.
Garfield District
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #5 of 8
- District spending per student
- $12,261NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Escalante School is listed in Garfield District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Escalante School
Escalante School is a public elementary school in Escalante, UT, part of Garfield District, serving approximately 107 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #883 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Escalante School
What grades does Escalante School serve?
Escalante School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Escalante School?
Escalante School has an enrollment of approximately 107 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Escalante School?
The student-teacher ratio at Escalante School is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Escalante School rank in UT?
Escalante School ranks #883 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Escalante School's MySchoolScout rating?
Escalante School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Escalante School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Escalante School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Escalante School a charter school?
No, Escalante School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Escalante School a Title I school?
No, Escalante School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Escalante School?
54.2% of students at Escalante 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
- 107
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Garfield County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.0%
- Phone
- (435) 826-4247
- Area population (ZIP 84726)
- 792
- Area median age
- 59.1
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 · 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 84726; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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