Serving 423 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, David Gourley School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 423 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
David Gourley School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
David Gourley School's student population of 423 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
423 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
David Gourley School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of David Gourley School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#773 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)24%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
58%
21%
Black
5%
1%
White
24%
69%
Hawaiian
9%
2%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is David Gourley School's ranking?
David Gourley School is ranked #773 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are David Gourley School often compared to?
David Gourley Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hillsdale School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend David Gourley School?
423 students attend David Gourley School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of David Gourley School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 9% of students are Hawaiian, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of David Gourley School?
David Gourley School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does David Gourley School offer ?
David Gourley School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is David Gourley School part of?
David Gourley School is part of Granite School District.
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