Willow School

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Willow School ranks 401 st of 561 Utah elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Willow School is an elementary school located in Grantsville, UT, serving around 430 students in grades K-6. It is part of the Tooele District, which is ranked 69 out of 98 districts in Utah and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Willow School's academic performance, as measured by the RISE assessment, is generally below the Tooele District and Utah state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts ranged from 27.2% for 6th grade to 43.4% for 3rd grade, compared to the state averages of 47.4% and 46.7%, respectively. The school's performance in Mathematics is also below the district and state, with proficiency rates ranging from 18.7% for 6th grade to 46.4% for 3rd grade, compared to the state averages of 35.6% and 49.1%. Willow School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Utah elementary schools, with a ranking between 401 and 473 out of 551-561 schools over the past several years, and has maintained a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

When comparing Willow School to other elementary schools in the Tooele District, it generally underperforms in academic achievement. For example, Rose Springs School and Overlake School, which are both within 8.5 miles of Willow School, have significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels. Additionally, Excelsior Academy, a public charter school, has consistently outperformed Willow School and the state averages in most subject areas.

Detail:

Public K-6

439 S Willow St
Grantsville, UT 84029

(435) 884-4527

District: Tooele District

SchoolDigger Rank:
401^st of 561 Utah Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,716

Students who attend Willow School usually attend:

Middle:	Grantsville Junior High
High:	Grantsville High

Student/teacher ratio: 18.6

Number of students: 448

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.6%

Hispanic:

11.8%

Two or more races:

3.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 22.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Willow School ranks worse than 71.5% of elementary schools in Utah. It also ranks 5^th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Tooele District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.24. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (82.6%), Hispanic (11.8%), two or more races (3.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 22.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Willow School is 18.6, which is the 6^th best among 11 elementary schools in the Tooele District. (See more...)

Compare Willow School employs 24 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Willow School is $6,716, which is the lowest among 15 elementary schools in the Tooele District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Willow School:

SchoolDigger ranks Willow School 401^st of 561 Utah public elementary schools. (See Willow School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Tooele District:

SchoolDigger ranks Tooele District 69^th of 98 Utah school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Willow School

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Rank History for all students at Willow School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	UT State Percentile
2010	43.29	340^th	518	34.4%
2011	44.34	374^th	563	33.6%
2012	48.65	368^th	579	36.4%
2013	58.50	282^nd	576	51.0%
2014	38.65	338^th	509	33.6%
2015	35.50	372^nd	537	30.7%
2016	39.31	345^th	533	35.3%
2017	32.40	373^rd	526	29.1%
2018	20.63	435^th	528	17.6%
2019	31.17	409^th	572	28.5%
2021	16.25	473^rd	559	15.4%
2022	20.13	440^th	551	20.1%
2023	21.59	441^st	561	21.4%
2024	30.24	401^st	561	28.5%

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Rank History for White students at Willow School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	6.20	425^th	435	2.3%
2023	8.68	408^th	428	4.7%
2024	14.37	392^nd	429	8.6%

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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.

Data source: Utah State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Willow School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	422	1	0	18	8	n/a	n/a	0	449
2003	422	1	0	18	8	n/a	n/a	0	449
2004	419	2	1	17	6	n/a	n/a	0	445
2005	418	2	1	20	6	n/a	n/a	0	447
2006	458	3	2	21	3	n/a	n/a	0	487
2007	505	5	4	20	4	n/a	n/a	0	538
2008	527	5	4	17	7	n/a	n/a	0	560
2009	554	3	6	25	4	n/a	n/a	0	592
2010	376	0	5	16	3	n/a	n/a	178	578
2011	931	2	2	31	8	4	5	0	983
2012	617	2	2	19	1	3	2	0	646
2013	645	2	1	18	1	2	4	0	673
2014	638	2	0	14	0	1	8	0	663
2015	649	7	1	34	1	1	4	0	697
2016	639	6	2	43	2	2	0	0	694
2017	648	3	2	48	1	1	3	0	706
2018	632	3	2	38	0	0	3	0	678
2019	652	4	2	55	0	0	6	0	719
2020	651	5	1	61	0	0	8	0	726
2021	611	1	0	50	0	2	14	0	678
2022	653	3	0	64	0	9	19	0	748
2023	370	0	1	44	0	8	7	0	430
2024	370	3	0	53	0	8	14	0	448

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Willow School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	449	21.4	21.0	31.4
2003	449	21.4	21.0	31.4
2004	445	21.3	20.9	32.8
2005	447	20.3	22.0	37.4
2006	487	25.0	19.5	32
2007	538	25.0	21.5	2.8
2008	560	24.0	23.3	37.3
2009	592	7.6	21.7	28.7
2010	578	39.9	14.4	98.5
2011	983	25.5	38.5	36.8
2012	646	27.2	23.7	39.5
2013	673	27.0	24.9	68.6
2014	663	27.0	24.5	29.9
2015	697	n/a	n/a	29
2016	694	n/a	n/a	29.3
2017	706	27.0	26.1	24.1
2018	678	n/a	n/a	22.9
2019	719	28.8	24.8	23.2
2020	726	30.0	24.1	22.7
2021	678	n/a	n/a	20.9
2022	748	29.5	25.3	15.6
2023	430	20.0	21.5	19.1
2024	448	24.0	18.6	22.3

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 Willow School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	449	21.4	21.0	31.4
2003	449	21.4	21.0	31.4
2004	445	21.3	20.9	32.8
2005	447	20.3	22.0	37.4
2006	487	25.0	19.5	32
2007	538	25.0	21.5	2.8
2008	560	24.0	23.3	37.3
2009	592	7.6	21.7	28.7
2010	578	39.9	14.4	98.5
2011	983	25.5	38.5	36.8
2012	646	27.2	23.7	39.5
2013	673	27.0	24.9	68.6
2014	663	27.0	24.5	29.9
2015	697	n/a	n/a	29
2016	694	n/a	n/a	29.3
2017	706	27.0	26.1	24.1
2018	678	n/a	n/a	22.9
2019	719	28.8	24.8	23.2
2020	726	30.0	24.1	22.7
2021	678	n/a	n/a	20.9
2022	748	29.5	25.3	15.6
2023	430	20.0	21.5	19.1
2024	448	24.0	18.6	22.3

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 Willow School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$493 (7.3%)	$6,224 (92.7%)	$6,716

Data source: Utah Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Willow School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 409^th of 572 Elementary schools	Ranks 441^st of 561 Elementary schools	7.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Willow School)	35.2	32	3.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tooele District)	38.1	33.4	4.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	46.8	46.2	0.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Willow School)	34.8	39.7	4.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Tooele District)	38.4	32.3	6.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Utah)	50.2	49	1.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Willow School)	41.8	36.9	4.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Tooele District)	38	34.8	3.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	47.3	44.2	3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Willow School)	31.8	36.9	5.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Tooele District)	37.9	35.9	2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	49.3	50.1	0.8%
4th Grade Science (Willow School)	40	43.1	3.1%
4th Grade Science (Tooele District)	44.3	39.6	4.7%
4th Grade Science (Utah)	51.1	49.6	1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Willow School)	40.2	30.4	9.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Tooele District)	41.3	37.9	3.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	47.9	49	1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Willow School)	40.2	26.8	13.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Tooele District)	40.4	31.8	8.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	49	45.3	3.7%
5th Grade Science (Willow School)	36.9	33.9	3%
5th Grade Science (Tooele District)	46.3	38.6	7.7%
5th Grade Science (Utah)	51.9	51.2	0.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Willow School)	37.8	33.3	4.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Tooele District)	41.1	34.6	6.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	48.9	45.3	3.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Willow School)	36.9	25.4	11.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Tooele District)	33.2	29.6	3.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	39.2	35.4	3.8%
6th Grade Science (Willow School)	58.9	31.4	27.5%
6th Grade Science (Tooele District)	55.2	47.6	7.6%
6th Grade Science (Utah)	57.7	55.5	2.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	719	430	40.2%
African American	4	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	55	44	20%
Pacific Islander	0	8
White	652	370	43.3%
Two or More Races	6	7	16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	23.2%	19.1%	4.2%

Schools Near Willow School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				RISE English Language Arts (2024)						RISE Mathematics (2024)						RISE Science (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	RISE English Language Arts 3rd Grade	RISE English Language Arts 4th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 5th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 6th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 7th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 8th Grade	RISE Mathematics 3rd Grade	RISE Mathematics 4th Grade	RISE Mathematics 5th Grade	RISE Mathematics 6th Grade	RISE Mathematics 7th Grade	RISE Mathematics 8th Grade	RISE Science 4th Grade	RISE Science 5th Grade	RISE Science 6th Grade	RISE Science 7th Grade	RISE Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Willow School	Public	K-6	439 S Willow St	Grantsville	84029	Tooele County	Tooele District	No	No	No	No	(435) 884-4527	448	24	18.6	22.3%	370 (82.6%)	3 (0.7%)	53 (11.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.8%)	14 (3.1%)	30.2	401^st of 561 public elementary schools	28.5%		21.6	441^st of 561 public elementary schools	21.4%	40	43.4	41.6	38.7	27.2			46.4	45.0	29.0	18.7			46.7	41.9	33.9			$6,716	$493	$6,224
Twenty Wells Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	636 E Nygreen	Grantsville	84029	Tooele County	Tooele District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(435) 833-1900	661	26	25.4	29.0%	536 (81.1%)	7 (1.1%)	93 (14.1%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (0.9%)	16 (2.4%)	29.5	407^th of 561 public elementary schools	27.5%					(n/a)	39.5	43.7	21.6	42.4			39.4	46.7	12.5	22.4			55.7	25.1	44.7
Grantsville School	Public	PK, KG-6	50 S Park St	Grantsville	84029	Tooele County	Tooele District	No	No	No	No	(435) 884-9991	689	37	18.6	26.3%	583 (84.6%)	3 (0.4%)	68 (9.9%)	3 (0.4%)	5 (0.7%)	8 (1.2%)	19 (2.8%)	24.5	434^th of 561 public elementary schools	22.6%		15.3	482^nd of 561 public elementary schools	14.1%	48	32.9	35.4	38.9	30.5			21.5	26.9	33.0	25.0			38.8	53.0	42.3			$7,838	$697	$7,141
Bonneville Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	800 W Montauk Lane	Stansbury Park	84074	Tooele County	Bonneville Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(435) 315-2080	365	23	16.1	24.1%	228 (62.5%)	10 (2.7%)	98 (26.8%)	6 (1.6%)	2 (0.5%)	10 (2.7%)	11 (3.0%)	22.6	443^rd of 561 public elementary schools	21.0%		27.8	406^th of 561 public elementary schools	27.6%	37		23.8	49.0					16.6	25.0				23.3	49.1				$7,673	$307	$7,367
Overlake School	Public	K-6	2052 N 170 W	Tooele	84074	Tooele County	Tooele District	No	No	No	No	(435) 843-3805	652	33	19.7	30.2%	435 (66.7%)	6 (0.9%)	138 (21.2%)	10 (1.5%)	1 (0.2%)	43 (6.6%)	19 (2.9%)	25.6	430^th of 561 public elementary schools	23.4%		22.4	439^th of 561 public elementary schools	21.7%	9	22.5	24.2	41.2	46.6			19.2	20.9	32.6	27.3			29.7	52.0	53.9			$7,361	$456	$6,905
Excelsior Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	124 E Erda Way	Erda	84074	Tooele County	Excelsior Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(435) 882-3062	1,362	26	52.8	24.1%	1,077 (79.1%)	9 (0.7%)	197 (14.5%)	3 (0.2%)	5 (0.4%)	13 (1.0%)	58 (4.3%)	44.3	321^st of 561 public elementary schools	42.8%		39.3	345^th of 561 public elementary schools	38.5%	24	34.6	46.7	37.5	44.2	43.0	46.5	52.3	53.4	40.5	16.4	46.8	29.9	55.6	49.6	55.9	54.8	65.8	$6,530	$511	$6,019
Northlake School	Public	PK, KG-6	268 N Coleman	Tooele	84074	Tooele County	Tooele District	No	No	No	Yes	(435) 833-1940	638	33	19.3	46.7%	400 (62.7%)	11 (1.7%)	167 (26.2%)	9 (1.4%)	7 (1.1%)	17 (2.7%)	27 (4.2%)	15.7	477^th of 561 public elementary schools	15.0%		17.1	469^th of 561 public elementary schools	16.4%	8	26.8	27.4	29.0	31.8			31.4	32.1	29.3	20.2			36.9	27.2	37.0			$8,737	$1,033	$7,704
Settlement Canyon School	Public, Magnet	K-6	935 West Timpie Road	Tooele	84074	Tooele County	Tooele District	No	Yes	No	No	(435) 882-4597	597	28	21.1	42.0%	420 (70.4%)	10 (1.7%)	131 (21.9%)	7 (1.2%)	5 (0.8%)	13 (2.2%)	10 (1.7%)	13.2	493^rd of 561 public elementary schools	12.1%		14.3	486^th of 561 public elementary schools	13.4%	7	21.8	23.1	19.3	30.5			29.5	29.7	21.4	25.0			30.9	28.6	43.4			$7,260	$466	$6,794
West School	Public	PK, KG-6	451 W 300 S	Tooele	84074	Tooele County	Tooele District	No	No	No	No	(435) 833-1931	271	16	16.9	39.1%	205 (75.6%)	3 (1.1%)	40 (14.8%)	6 (2.2%)	3 (1.1%)	5 (1.8%)	8 (3.0%)								(n/a)																		$7,877	$736	$7,142
Scholar Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	928 N 100 E	Tooele	84074	Tooele County	Scholar Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(435) 566-6957	646	35	18.7	28.8%	501 (77.6%)	1 (0.2%)	111 (17.2%)	3 (0.5%)	4 (0.6%)	10 (1.5%)	16 (2.5%)	10	510^th of 561 public elementary schools	9.1%		12.1	502^nd of 561 public elementary schools	10.5%	8	25.7	18.9	25.0	31.1	23.3	25.4	25.7	21.5	15.5	9.6	28.3	33.4	25.7	38.0	35.6	26.7	30.0	$6,446	$565	$5,881

Frequently Asked Questions about Willow School

What is the racial makeup of Willow School?

Students at Willow School are 83% White, 12% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% Pacific Islander.

What schools do graduates of Willow School attend?

Students who attend Willow School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Grantsville Junior High
High : Grantsville High

What district is Willow School in?

Tooele District

How many students attend Willow School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 448 students attended Willow School.

Is Willow School a good school?

Willow School ranks 401^st of 561 Utah elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

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