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#980 of 1,015 schools in UT
King School
Elementary School · Davis District · Layton, UT
A Davis District elementary school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
601 E 1000 N, Layton, UT 84041
- Math 17% proficient (2025)
- Reading 29% proficient (2025)
- 23.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at King School score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 23% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
34.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where King 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 49Car-Dependent
- Transit 24Minimal Transit
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,481/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Layton), 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
$87,608
Median home value
$395,800
Median rent
$1,404/mo
College educated
30.7%
Homeownership
65.1%
Poverty rate
8.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84041; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitesides SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–6 | 0.8 mi | 398 | Compare → |
| Crestview SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–6 | 0.9 mi | 301 | Compare → |
| Faith Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–6 | 1.4 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| Layton SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–6 | 1.5 mi | 566 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Davis District
- Schools in district
- 96
- Rank in district
- #91 of 93
- District spending per student
- $9,986NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
King School is listed in Davis District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About King School
King School is a public elementary school in Layton, UT, part of Davis District, serving approximately 486 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 23.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #980 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about King School
What grades does King School serve?
King School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend King School?
King School has an enrollment of approximately 486 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at King School?
The student-teacher ratio at King School is 23.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does King School rank in UT?
King School ranks #980 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is King School's MySchoolScout rating?
King School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 King School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, King School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is King School a charter school?
No, King School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is King School a Title I school?
No, King School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for King School?
34.2% of students at King 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
- 486
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Davis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.6%
- Phone
- (801) 402-3300
- Area population (ZIP 84041)
- 54,750
- Area average commute
- 22.8 min
- Area median age
- 30.7
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 84041; 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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