Below Average
#822 of 1,015 schools in UT
Sandstone School
Elementary School · Washington District · St. George, UT
A Washington District elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
850 N 2450 E, St. George, UT 84790
- Math 35% proficient (2025)
- Reading 37% proficient (2025)
- 19:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sandstone School score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 35 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 36% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (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
65.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Sandstone 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 67Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 26Some Transit
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,215/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (St. George), 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
$85,720
Median home value
$500,900
Median rent
$1,598/mo
College educated
38.3%
Homeownership
74.3%
Poverty rate
9.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84790; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–7 | 0.3 mi | 38 | Compare → |
| Panorama SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 477 | Compare → |
| Washington SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 443 | Compare → |
| Mountain View MontessoriCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.3 | K–7 | 1.8 mi | 232 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Washington District
- Schools in district
- 56
- Rank in district
- #41 of 53
- District spending per student
- $9,106NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sandstone School is listed in Washington District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sandstone School
Sandstone School is a public elementary school in St. George, UT, part of Washington District, serving approximately 514 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #822 of 1,015 schools in UT.
State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sandstone School
What grades does Sandstone School serve?
Sandstone School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Sandstone School?
Sandstone School has an enrollment of approximately 514 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sandstone School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sandstone School is 19:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sandstone School rank in UT?
Sandstone School ranks #822 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Sandstone School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sandstone School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Sandstone School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sandstone School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sandstone School a charter school?
No, Sandstone School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sandstone School a Title I school?
No, Sandstone School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sandstone School?
65.4% of students at Sandstone 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
- 514
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.8%
- Phone
- (435) 674-6460
- Area population (ZIP 84790)
- 54,353
- Area average commute
- 17.1 min
- Area median age
- 37.8
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 84790; 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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