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Summary:

Kanab School is an elementary school located in Kanab, Utah, serving grades K-6 with a total enrollment of 526 students. The school is part of the Kane District and has consistently performed well on academic assessments, often exceeding state and district averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

Kanab School has ranked in the top half of Utah elementary schools, with a SchoolDigger rating of 3 out of 5 stars, indicating above-average performance. However, when looking at the school's white student subgroup, the ranking and rating are slightly lower, suggesting the need to explore ways to promote inclusivity and ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students. The school serves a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students compared to the nearby Valley School, which may present unique challenges and require targeted support and resources.

Despite the school's academic excellence, the resource allocation discrepancy between Kanab School and Valley School, as evidenced by the difference in per-student spending and student-teacher ratios, is noteworthy and may impact the educational experiences and outcomes of students at Kanab School. Overall, Kanab School appears to be a strong-performing elementary school, but there are areas for improvement, such as promoting diversity and ensuring equitable access to resources, that the school and district may want to consider.


Detail:

Public K-6

 41 W 100 N
       Kanab, UT  84741

(435) 644-2329

District: Kane District

SchoolDigger Rank:
212th of 561 Utah Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,399 Help


Students who attend Kanab School usually attend:

Middle:    Kanab Middle
High:    Kanab High

Student/teacher ratio:  22.1 Help
Number of students:  540

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.3%
Hispanic:
8.0%
Two or more races:
2.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Kanab School ranks better than 62.2% of elementary schools in Utah. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.32. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Kanab School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Kane District. Racial makeup is: White (88.3%), Hispanic (8%), two or more races (2.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 44.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kanab School is 22.1. 2 elementary schools in the Kane District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kanab School is $9,399, which is the 2nd highest among 1 elementary schools in the Kane District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kanab School:

SchoolDigger ranks Kanab School 212th of 561 Utah public elementary schools. (See Kanab School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Kanab School

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Rank History for all students at Kanab School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 74.35 110th 498 77.9%
2009 73.83 117th 509 77.0%
2010 73.10 122nd 518 76.4%
2011 70.42 162nd 563 71.2%
2012 75.04 109th 579 81.2%
2013 76.02 96th 576 83.3%
2014 62.12 184th 509 63.9%
2015 57.85 224th 537 58.3%
2016 69.85 150th 533 71.9%
2017 77.34 91st 526 82.7%
2018 72.42 131st 528 75.2%
2019 76.86 106th 572 81.5%
2021 74.13 123rd 559 78.0%
2022 66.42 169th 551 69.3%
2023 67.07 170th 561 69.7%
2024 61.32 212th 561 62.2%
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Rank History for White students at Kanab School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 52.68 206th 435 52.6%
2023 49.67 208th 428 51.4%
2024 43.51 258th 429 39.9%
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Data source: test scores: Utah State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Utah State Board of Education

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Facebook Profile Picture by a teacher on FaceBook
Saturday, May 30, 2015

Open Quote I am a bit biased. I teach at Kanab Elementary, it is a wonderful environment for learning. Teachers are collaborating and finding solutions for our students. We still have work to do in some areas, but we love our jobs and feel that we work hard to teach excellence to our students. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Kanab School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 401 1 3 10 8 n/a n/a 0 423
1989 498 1 2 11 8 n/a n/a 0 520
1990 474 0 3 16 10 n/a n/a 0 503
1991 451 0 3 13 7 n/a n/a 0 474
1992 427 0 3 17 6 n/a n/a 0 453
1993 410 1 1 11 6 n/a n/a 0 429
1994 402 1 2 11 2 n/a n/a 0 418
1995 392 0 0 8 6 n/a n/a 0 406
1996 392 0 0 8 6 n/a n/a 0 406
1997 377 1 0 6 2 n/a n/a 0 386
1998 464 1 2 13 6 n/a n/a 0 486
1999 410 0 0 15 10 n/a n/a 0 435
2000 408 0 2 12 12 n/a n/a 0 434
2001 380 0 2 11 9 n/a n/a 0 402
2002 380 0 1 8 4 n/a n/a 0 393
2003 380 0 1 8 4 n/a n/a 0 393
2004 382 0 1 16 3 n/a n/a 0 402
2005 380 0 0 21 3 n/a n/a 0 404
2006 385 0 2 19 8 n/a n/a 0 414
2007 382 0 2 24 4 n/a n/a 0 412
2008 412 1 1 27 4 n/a n/a 0 445
2009 396 1 1 20 7 n/a n/a 0 425
2010 358 1 5 17 7 n/a n/a 69 457
2011 427 4 5 14 7 0 0 0 457
2012 403 4 3 18 3 0 3 0 434
2013 424 3 2 16 3 0 4 0 452
2014 429 3 2 16 3 0 6 0 459
2015 434 3 5 15 3 0 4 0 464
2016 423 1 6 22 6 4 5 0 467
2017 437 1 4 31 5 4 7 0 489
2018 446 0 2 33 3 2 11 0 497
2019 433 0 2 35 4 2 10 0 486
2020 408 0 2 31 4 0 9 0 454
2021 414 0 4 27 5 0 10 0 460
2022 457 2 3 38 5 0 8 0 513
2023 476 0 1 38 2 0 9 0 526
2024 477 0 0 43 6 0 14 0 540

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Kanab School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 423 17.7 23.8 n/a
1989 520 18.5 28.1 n/a
1990 503 18.5 27.1 18.5
1991 474 21.0 22.5 17.9
1992 453 20.9 21.6 23.4
1993 429 20.6 20.8 25.4
1994 418 19.6 21.3 25.4
1995 406 20.0 20.3 35.5
1996 406 20.0 20.3 35.5
1997 386 21.0 18.4 37
1998 486 23.5 20.7 34.8
1999 435 23.5 18.5 50.8
2000 434 22.5 19.3 47
2001 402 19.5 20.6 43.8
2002 393 18.5 21.2 39.4
2003 393 18.5 21.2 39.4
2004 402 20.1 20.0 35.6
2005 404 19.3 20.9 43.3
2006 414 19.0 21.8 37
2007 412 20.5 20.1 89.3
2008 445 20.0 22.3 38.7
2009 425 15.6 10.1 42.1
2010 457 19.0 24.0 62.1
2011 457 19.0 24.0 50.8
2012 434 19.5 22.2 62.4
2013 452 19.0 23.7 n/a
2014 459 19.2 23.8 48.8
2015 464 n/a n/a 50
2016 467 n/a n/a 50.5
2017 489 19.2 25.4 49.5
2018 497 n/a n/a 43.1
2019 486 21.5 22.5 40.5
2020 454 22.4 20.1 41.2
2021 460 n/a n/a 36.1
2022 513 23.0 22.3 28.3
2023 526 23.0 22.8 43
2024 540 24.4 22.1 44.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Kanab School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 423 17.7 23.8 n/a
1989 520 18.5 28.1 n/a
1990 503 18.5 27.1 18.5
1991 474 21.0 22.5 17.9
1992 453 20.9 21.6 23.4
1993 429 20.6 20.8 25.4
1994 418 19.6 21.3 25.4
1995 406 20.0 20.3 35.5
1996 406 20.0 20.3 35.5
1997 386 21.0 18.4 37
1998 486 23.5 20.7 34.8
1999 435 23.5 18.5 50.8
2000 434 22.5 19.3 47
2001 402 19.5 20.6 43.8
2002 393 18.5 21.2 39.4
2003 393 18.5 21.2 39.4
2004 402 20.1 20.0 35.6
2005 404 19.3 20.9 43.3
2006 414 19.0 21.8 37
2007 412 20.5 20.1 89.3
2008 445 20.0 22.3 38.7
2009 425 15.6 10.1 42.1
2010 457 19.0 24.0 62.1
2011 457 19.0 24.0 50.8
2012 434 19.5 22.2 62.4
2013 452 19.0 23.7 n/a
2014 459 19.2 23.8 48.8
2015 464 n/a n/a 50
2016 467 n/a n/a 50.5
2017 489 19.2 25.4 49.5
2018 497 n/a n/a 43.1
2019 486 21.5 22.5 40.5
2020 454 22.4 20.1 41.2
2021 460 n/a n/a 36.1
2022 513 23.0 22.3 28.3
2023 526 23.0 22.8 43
2024 540 24.4 22.1 44.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Kanab School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $509 (5.4%) $8,890 (94.6%) $9,399

Data source: Utah Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kanab School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 106th of 572 Elementary schoolsRanks 170th of 561 Elementary schools
 11.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kanab School)68.846.7
 22.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kane District)65.647.2
 18.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Utah)46.846.2
 0.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kanab School)59.455.9
 3.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kane District)53.356.2
 2.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Utah)50.249
 1.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kanab School)50.648.5
 2.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kane District)52.547.4
 5.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)47.344.2
 3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kanab School)57.165.7
 8.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kane District)56.464
 7.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Utah)49.350.1
 0.8%
4th Grade Science (Kanab School)59.768.7
 9%
   4th Grade Science (Kane District)57.460
 2.6%
   4th Grade Science (Utah)51.149.6
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kanab School)52.249.4
 2.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kane District)51.649
 2.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)47.949
 1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kanab School)49.353.9
 4.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kane District)54.752.5
 2.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Utah)4945.3
 3.7%
5th Grade Science (Kanab School)71.660.5
 11.1%
   5th Grade Science (Kane District)65.358.8
 6.5%
   5th Grade Science (Utah)51.951.2
 0.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Kanab School)67.147.8
 19.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Kane District)56.742.9
 13.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)48.945.3
 3.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Kanab School)64.339.7
 24.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Kane District)57.747.1
 10.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Utah)39.235.4
 3.8%
6th Grade Science (Kanab School)78.665.2
 13.4%
   6th Grade Science (Kane District)6863.4
 4.6%
   6th Grade Science (Utah)57.755.5
 2.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students486526
 8.2%
African American00
American Indian42
 50%
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic3538
 8.6%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White433476
 9.9%
Two or More Races109
 10%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients40.5%43%
 2.4%

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In the 2023-24 school year, 540 students attended Kanab School.

Kanab School ranks 212th of 561 Utah elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Kanab School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Kanab Middle
High : Kanab High

Students at Kanab School are 88% White, 8% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.


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