Excellent
#135 of 1,015 schools in UT
Top 13% in state
William Penn School
Elementary School · Granite District · Salt Lake City, UT
A Granite District elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1670 SIGGARD DR, Salt Lake City, UT 84106
- Math 58% proficient (2025)
- Reading 64% proficient (2025)
- 26.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at William Penn School score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2019, reaching 61% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (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
25.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where William Penn 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 42Some Transit
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,086/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Salt Lake City), 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
$94,452
Median home value
$529,100
Median rent
$1,576/mo
College educated
56.9%
Homeownership
60.3%
Poverty rate
8.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84106; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blind Region 2Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| Jean Massieu School for the DeafEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 143 | Compare → |
| The Chiron AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | 3–12 | 0.8 mi | 34 | Compare → |
| Crestview SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–6 | 1.0 mi | 504 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Granite District
- Schools in district
- 86
- Rank in district
- #8 of 84
- District spending per student
- $11,000NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
William Penn School is listed in Granite District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About William Penn School
William Penn School is a public elementary school in Salt Lake City, UT, part of Granite District, serving approximately 666 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 26.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #135 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about William Penn School
What grades does William Penn School serve?
William Penn School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend William Penn School?
William Penn School has an enrollment of approximately 666 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Penn School?
The student-teacher ratio at William Penn School is 26.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does William Penn School rank in UT?
William Penn School ranks #135 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is William Penn School's MySchoolScout rating?
William Penn School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 William Penn School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, William Penn School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is William Penn School a charter school?
No, William Penn School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is William Penn School a Title I school?
No, William Penn School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for William Penn School?
25.1% of students at William Penn 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
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 666
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Salt Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.4%
- Phone
- (385) 646-4960
- Area population (ZIP 84106)
- 33,791
- Area average commute
- 20.6 min
- Area median age
- 35.7
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 84106; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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