Serving 666 students in grades Kindergarten-6, William Penn School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 666 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William Penn School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
William Penn School's student population of 666 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
666 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
William Penn School ranks within the top 10% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William Penn School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#48 out of 957 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-64%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
9%
20%
Black
3%
1%
White
81%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William Penn School's ranking?
William Penn School is ranked #48 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are William Penn School often compared to?
William Penn Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Howard R. Driggs School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend William Penn School?
666 students attend William Penn School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of William Penn School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William Penn School?
William Penn School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does William Penn School offer ?
William Penn School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is William Penn School part of?
William Penn School is part of Granite School District.
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