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Ephraim School

Summary:

Ephraim School is an elementary school located in Ephraim, Utah, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 527. It is part of the South Sanpete School District, which is ranked 42 out of 98 districts in Utah and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ephraim School consistently outperforms the South Sanpete District and the state of Utah in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, Ephraim School's 3rd-grade math proficiency rate was 67.5%, compared to 52.8% for the district and 49.1% for the state. Additionally, despite having a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with around 50% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Ephraim School ranks in the top 6 out of 162 Utah elementary schools for this student subgroup in 2023-2024.

Ephraim School outperforms the nearby Gunnison Valley School and Manti School, which are also part of the South Sanpete District, in both academic achievement and student-teacher ratio. This indicates that Ephraim School may have more effective teaching practices or a stronger focus on student success. While the school is performing well overall, there is still room for improvement, particularly in the areas of English Language Arts and Science, where the school's proficiency rates are slightly lower than its exceptional math performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 570 S 300 East
       Ephraim, UT  84627

(435) 283-4171

District: South Sanpete District

SchoolDigger Rank:
201st of 561 Utah Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,283 Help


Students who attend Ephraim School usually attend:

Middle:    Ephraim Middle
    Gunnison Valley Middle
High:    Gunnison Valley High
    Manti High

Student/teacher ratio:  21.3 Help
Number of students:  553

Racial breakdown:

White:
77.9%
Hispanic:
17.2%
Two or more races:
3.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ephraim School ranks better than 64.2% of elementary schools in Utah. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the South Sanpete District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.71. (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 Ephraim School has the largest elementary school student body size in the South Sanpete District. Racial makeup is: White (77.9%), Hispanic (17.2%), two or more races (3.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 51.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ephraim School is 21.3, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the South Sanpete District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ephraim School is $9,283, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the South Sanpete District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ephraim School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ephraim School 201st of 561 Utah public elementary schools. (See Ephraim School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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South Sanpete District:

SchoolDigger ranks South Sanpete District 42nd of 98 Utah school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ephraim School

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Rank History for all students at Ephraim School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 85.15 26th 498 94.8%
2009 77.61 84th 509 83.5%
2010 73.73 114th 518 78.0%
2011 65.32 221st 563 60.7%
2012 72.16 147th 579 74.6%
2013 65.48 211th 576 63.4%
2014 67.80 146th 509 71.3%
2015 80.63 76th 537 85.8%
2016 79.97 76th 533 85.7%
2017 76.21 95th 526 81.9%
2018 72.37 132nd 528 75.0%
2019 76.55 110th 572 80.8%
2021 74.15 122nd 559 78.2%
2022 79.15 97th 551 82.4%
2023 81.30 88th 561 84.3%
2024 63.71 201st 561 64.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ephraim School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 91.40 9th 111 91.9%
2023 99.45 1st 132 99.2%
2024 93.74 6th 162 96.3%
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Rank History for White students at Ephraim School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 77.68 69th 435 84.1%
2023 79.98 55th 428 87.1%
2024 60.43 158th 429 63.2%
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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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Enrollment information for Ephraim School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 381 0 0 13 4 n/a n/a 0 398
1989 407 0 0 24 2 n/a n/a 0 433
1990 387 0 1 25 5 n/a n/a 0 418
1991 386 0 2 24 5 n/a n/a 0 417
1992 374 0 2 35 7 n/a n/a 0 418
1993 336 0 1 47 7 n/a n/a 0 391
1994 337 0 3 53 7 n/a n/a 0 400
1995 306 0 12 76 5 n/a n/a 0 399
1996 306 0 12 76 5 n/a n/a 0 399
1997 309 1 11 69 0 n/a n/a 0 390
1998 298 2 14 72 2 n/a n/a 0 388
1999 317 2 7 64 1 n/a n/a 0 391
2000 292 6 6 55 1 n/a n/a 0 360
2001 293 3 4 69 0 n/a n/a 0 369
2002 355 3 5 63 0 n/a n/a 0 426
2003 355 3 5 63 0 n/a n/a 0 426
2004 346 2 5 59 0 n/a n/a 0 412
2005 325 4 4 66 0 n/a n/a 0 399
2006 349 4 6 58 0 n/a n/a 0 417
2007 364 3 14 62 0 n/a n/a 0 443
2008 409 6 7 71 5 n/a n/a 0 498
2009 420 8 4 63 5 n/a n/a 0 500
2010 356 9 1 59 0 n/a n/a 93 518
2011 473 4 0 84 1 1 6 0 569
2012 502 5 0 76 1 0 7 0 591
2013 524 8 1 84 3 1 8 0 629
2014 504 7 1 77 2 3 9 0 603
2015 503 8 3 82 2 6 12 0 616
2016 474 6 5 74 3 5 7 0 574
2017 473 6 2 66 4 6 14 0 571
2018 478 0 1 80 2 9 17 0 587
2019 468 0 1 85 4 6 17 0 581
2020 477 0 0 79 3 5 14 0 578
2021 416 0 0 93 1 8 16 0 534
2022 449 1 0 80 1 5 13 0 549
2023 412 0 1 89 1 10 14 0 527
2024 431 0 1 95 0 6 20 0 553

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 Ephraim School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 398 16.0 24.8 n/a
1989 433 16.0 27.0 n/a
1990 418 15.0 27.8 28.2
1991 417 16.3 25.5 23.3
1992 418 17.5 23.8 24.2
1993 391 17.5 22.3 32.5
1994 400 18.0 22.2 34.3
1995 399 18.5 21.6 36.1
1996 399 18.5 21.6 36.1
1997 390 19.5 20.0 37.7
1998 388 19.0 20.4 38.1
1999 391 19.0 20.6 50.9
2000 360 18.5 19.5 52.2
2001 369 18.5 19.9 42.5
2002 426 20.9 20.4 45.3
2003 426 20.9 20.4 45.3
2004 412 20.0 20.6 53.6
2005 399 20.0 20.0 54.6
2006 417 20.0 20.9 47
2007 443 21.8 20.3 99.3
2008 498 20.7 24.1 47.2
2009 500 11.1 7.5 46.6
2010 518 22.6 22.8 65.4
2011 569 24.1 23.5 47.6
2012 591 28.0 21.0 54.3
2013 629 26.1 24.0 67.1
2014 603 26.6 22.6 47.4
2015 616 n/a n/a 48.2
2016 574 n/a n/a 49.3
2017 571 26.6 21.4 49.6
2018 587 n/a n/a 45.3
2019 581 26.0 22.3 50.4
2020 578 26.0 22.2 50.7
2021 534 n/a n/a 48.1
2022 549 26.0 21.1 44.6
2023 527 26.5 19.8 50.3
2024 553 25.9 21.3 51.9

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 Ephraim School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 398 16.0 24.8 n/a
1989 433 16.0 27.0 n/a
1990 418 15.0 27.8 28.2
1991 417 16.3 25.5 23.3
1992 418 17.5 23.8 24.2
1993 391 17.5 22.3 32.5
1994 400 18.0 22.2 34.3
1995 399 18.5 21.6 36.1
1996 399 18.5 21.6 36.1
1997 390 19.5 20.0 37.7
1998 388 19.0 20.4 38.1
1999 391 19.0 20.6 50.9
2000 360 18.5 19.5 52.2
2001 369 18.5 19.9 42.5
2002 426 20.9 20.4 45.3
2003 426 20.9 20.4 45.3
2004 412 20.0 20.6 53.6
2005 399 20.0 20.0 54.6
2006 417 20.0 20.9 47
2007 443 21.8 20.3 99.3
2008 498 20.7 24.1 47.2
2009 500 11.1 7.5 46.6
2010 518 22.6 22.8 65.4
2011 569 24.1 23.5 47.6
2012 591 28.0 21.0 54.3
2013 629 26.1 24.0 67.1
2014 603 26.6 22.6 47.4
2015 616 n/a n/a 48.2
2016 574 n/a n/a 49.3
2017 571 26.6 21.4 49.6
2018 587 n/a n/a 45.3
2019 581 26.0 22.3 50.4
2020 578 26.0 22.2 50.7
2021 534 n/a n/a 48.1
2022 549 26.0 21.1 44.6
2023 527 26.5 19.8 50.3
2024 553 25.9 21.3 51.9

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ephraim School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,187 (12.8%) $8,096 (87.2%) $9,283

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ephraim School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 110th of 572 Elementary schoolsRanks 88th of 561 Elementary schools
 3.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ephraim School)61.558.6
 2.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Sanpete District)54.555
 0.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Utah)46.846.2
 0.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ephraim School)66.767.9
 1.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Sanpete District)57.355.4
 1.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Utah)50.249
 1.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ephraim School)56.355.7
 0.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Sanpete District)5349.7
 3.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)47.344.2
 3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ephraim School)63.261.8
 1.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Sanpete District)60.952.8
 8.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Utah)49.350.1
 0.8%
4th Grade Science (Ephraim School)55.757.4
 1.7%
   4th Grade Science (South Sanpete District)59.954.7
 5.2%
   4th Grade Science (Utah)51.149.6
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ephraim School)51.463.6
 12.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Sanpete District)53.455.8
 2.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)47.949
 1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ephraim School)64.465
 0.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South Sanpete District)5948.1
 10.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Utah)4945.3
 3.7%
5th Grade Science (Ephraim School)67.671.6
 4%
   5th Grade Science (South Sanpete District)64.460.6
 3.8%
   5th Grade Science (Utah)51.951.2
 0.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students581527
 9.3%
African American00
American Indian41
 75%
Asian11
Hispanic8589
 4.7%
Pacific Islander610
 66.7%
White468412
 12%
Two or More Races1714
 17.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients50.4%50.3%
 0.1%

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Ephraim School ranks 201st of 561 Utah elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Ephraim School are 78% White, 17% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% Pacific Islander.

Students who attend Ephraim School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ephraim Middle
Middle : Gunnison Valley Middle
High : Gunnison Valley High
High : Manti High

In the 2023-24 school year, 553 students attended Ephraim School.


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