Very Good
#348 of 1,015 schools in UT
Top 34% in state
Pahvant School
Elementary School · Sevier District · Richfield, UT
A Sevier District elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
520 N 300 W, Richfield, UT 84701
- Math 53% proficient (2025)
- Reading 49% proficient (2025)
- 24:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pahvant School score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 31 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 51% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (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
49.6%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Pahvant 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 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 64Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,191/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Richfield), 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
$77,532
Median home value
$296,500
Median rent
$855/mo
College educated
22.7%
Homeownership
70.1%
Poverty rate
12.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Koosharem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–6 | Not available | 27 | Compare → |
| Monroe SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–5 | Not available | 571 | Compare → |
| Salina SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–5 | Not available | 438 | 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.
Sevier District
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #6 of 12
- District spending per student
- $11,591NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pahvant School is listed in Sevier District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pahvant School
Pahvant School is a public elementary school in Richfield, UT, part of Sevier District, serving approximately 504 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 24:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #348 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pahvant School
What grades does Pahvant School serve?
Pahvant School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Pahvant School?
Pahvant School has an enrollment of approximately 504 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pahvant School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pahvant School is 24:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pahvant School rank in UT?
Pahvant School ranks #348 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Pahvant School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pahvant School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Pahvant School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pahvant School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Pahvant School a charter school?
No, Pahvant School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pahvant School a Title I school?
No, Pahvant School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pahvant School?
49.6% of students at Pahvant 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 504
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Sevier County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.9%
- Phone
- (435) 896-4403
- Area population (ZIP 84701)
- 8,756
- Area average commute
- 12.4 min
- Area median age
- 33.8
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 84701; 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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