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#45 of 77 private schools in UT

St Francis Xavier Catholic School

Elementary School · Kearns, UT

A private elementary school in Kearns, UT serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

4501 W 5215 S, Kearns, UT 84118

  • 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in UT.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C2.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.4:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+7.4 / 10
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School Day Length7.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,296
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A-8.2 / 10
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Diversity Index54%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A8.8 / 10
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Enrollment182
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in UT

Test scores

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The neighborhood

Where St Francis Xavier Catholic School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Salt Lake City map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 32Some Transit
  • Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$87,457

Median home value

$348,500

Median rent

$1,670/mo

College educated

13.4%

Homeownership

83.1%

Poverty rate

7.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84118; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Hispanic63.7%
White18.1%
Black8.8%
Asian3.8%
Pacific Islander3.3%
Native American1.1%
Two or More1.1%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
South Kearns SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.2PK–60.4 mi468Compare →
David Gourley SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.6PK–60.5 mi448Compare →
West Kearns SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.9PK–60.5 mi532Compare →
Western Hills SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.1PK–60.7 mi298Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

St Francis Xavier Catholic School is listed in Kearns, UT; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Francis Xavier Catholic School

St Francis Xavier Catholic School is a private elementary school in Kearns, UT, serving approximately 182 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #45 of 77 private schools in UT.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Francis Xavier Catholic School

What grades does St Francis Xavier Catholic School serve?

St Francis Xavier Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Francis Xavier Catholic School?

St Francis Xavier Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 182 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Francis Xavier Catholic School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Francis Xavier Catholic School is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Francis Xavier Catholic School rank in UT?

St Francis Xavier Catholic School ranks #45 of 77 private schools in UT.

What is St Francis Xavier Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Francis Xavier Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Francis Xavier Catholic School a private school?

Yes, St Francis Xavier Catholic School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is St Francis Xavier Catholic School a religious school?

St Francis Xavier Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
182
Gender Split
60% M / 40% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.2 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Salt Lake County
Area population (ZIP 84118)
41,969
Area average commute
24.4 min
Area median age
32
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 84118; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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