Very Good
#275 of 1,015 schools in UT
Top 27% in state
Loa School
Elementary School · Wayne District · Loa, UT
A Wayne District elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 130 50 S 100 E, Loa, UT 84747
- Math 53% proficient (2025)
- Reading 46% proficient (2025)
- 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Loa School score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2019, reaching 49% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (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
50.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Loa 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 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,438
Median home value
$229,500
Median rent
$1,068/mo
College educated
21%
Homeownership
77.9%
Poverty rate
0.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84747; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 in Wayne District
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanksville SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–6 | Not available | 14 | 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.
Wayne District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,448NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Loa School is listed in Wayne District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Loa School
Loa School is a public elementary school in Loa, UT, part of Wayne District, serving approximately 207 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #275 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Loa School
What grades does Loa School serve?
Loa School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Loa School?
Loa School has an enrollment of approximately 207 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Loa School?
The student-teacher ratio at Loa School is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Loa School rank in UT?
Loa School ranks #275 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Loa School's MySchoolScout rating?
Loa School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Loa School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Loa School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Loa School a charter school?
No, Loa School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Loa School a Title I school?
No, Loa School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Loa School?
50.2% of students at Loa 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 207
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.6%
- Phone
- (435) 836-2851
- Area population (ZIP 84747)
- 765
- Area median age
- 37.4
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 84747; 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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