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#437 of 1,015 schools in UT

Top 43% in state

Kanab School

Elementary School · Kane District · Kanab, UT

A Kane District elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.

41 W 100 N, Kanab, UT 84741

  • Math 49% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 45% proficient (2025)
  • 22.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.0Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.66 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.0Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency48.8% (2025 RISE)
Reading/ELA Proficiency45.1% (2025 RISE)
Overall Proficiency47% (2025 RISE, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2025 RISE)
vs. Expected+10.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile70th
Resources & Environment6.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.5:1
District spending per student$13,032
Chronic Absenteeism39.4%

Students at Kanab School score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 RISE proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.

Math Proficiency49%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)
ELA Proficiency45%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 47% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
91%
ELA
86%
2011
Math
89%
ELA
86%
2012
Math
91%
ELA
86%
2013
Math
51%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
58%
ELA
44%
2015
Math
63%
ELA
54%
2016
Math
64%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
63%
ELA
53%
2018
Math
58%
ELA
59%
2019
Math
58%
ELA
59%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
53%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
53%
2025
Math
49%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (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

44.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Kanab 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 54Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average681/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kanab), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not 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 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Big Water SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.1K–6Not available45Compare →
Lake Powell SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–6Not available9Compare →
Valley SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.4K–6Not available168Compare →

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
#5 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

Kanab School is listed in Kane District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Kanab School

Kanab School is a public elementary school in Kanab, UT, part of Kane District, serving approximately 540 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 22.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #437 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Kanab School

What grades does Kanab School serve?

Kanab School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Kanab School?

Kanab School has an enrollment of approximately 540 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Kanab School?

The student-teacher ratio at Kanab 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 Kanab School rank in UT?

Kanab School ranks #437 of 1,015 schools in UT.

What is Kanab School's MySchoolScout rating?

Kanab School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Kanab School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Kanab School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Kanab School a charter school?

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

Is Kanab School a Title I school?

No, Kanab School is not currently a Title I school.

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

44.1% of students at Kanab 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
540
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Kane County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
39.4%
Area population (ZIP 84741)
6,145
Area median age
47
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 84741; 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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