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#492 of 1,015 schools in UT
Top 48% in state
Based on limited data
Golden Spike Elementary
Elementary School · Box Elder District · Brigham City, UT
A Box Elder District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
730 East 300 North, Brigham City, UT 84302
- Math 40% proficient (2025)
- Reading 40% proficient (2025)
- 20.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Golden Spike Elementary score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Golden Spike Elementary 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 34Car-Dependent
- Transit 18Minimal Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- County Safety: Low189/100K
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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
$75,247
Median home value
$343,100
Median rent
$957/mo
College educated
30.4%
Homeownership
71.8%
Poverty rate
8.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84302; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Horizons AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 3–12 | 0.7 mi | 19 | Compare → |
| Discovery SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 465 | Compare → |
| Lake View SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–5 | 1.7 mi | 579 | Compare → |
| Three Mile Creek SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 2–5 | 4.1 mi | 599 | Compare → |
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.
Box Elder District
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #9 of 18
- District spending per student
- $10,287NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Golden Spike Elementary is listed in Box Elder District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Golden Spike Elementary
Golden Spike Elementary is a public elementary school in Brigham City, UT, part of Box Elder District, serving approximately 851 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 20.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #492 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (2025 RISE) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 RISE).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Golden Spike Elementary
What grades does Golden Spike Elementary serve?
Golden Spike Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Golden Spike Elementary?
Golden Spike Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 851 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Golden Spike Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Golden Spike Elementary is 20.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Golden Spike Elementary rank in UT?
Golden Spike Elementary ranks #492 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Golden Spike Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Golden Spike Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Golden Spike Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Golden Spike Elementary has 40% math proficiency (2025 RISE) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 RISE).
Is Golden Spike Elementary a charter school?
No, Golden Spike Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Golden Spike Elementary a Title I school?
No, Golden Spike Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Golden Spike Elementary?
39.0% of students at Golden Spike Elementary 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 851
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Box Elder County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.0%
- Phone
- (435) 515-5500
- Area population (ZIP 84302)
- 26,711
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 34.3
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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.
- 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 84302; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2025 RISE; directory SY 2023–24
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