Serving 701 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Welby School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 701 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Welby School's student population of 701 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
701 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Welby School ranks within the top 50% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Welby School is 0.40, which is less 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
#318 out of 957 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)46%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
14%
21%
White
76%
69%
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Welby School's ranking?
Welby School is ranked #318 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Welby School?
701 students attend Welby School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Welby School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Welby School?
Welby School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Welby School offer ?
Welby School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Welby School part of?
Welby School is part of Jordan School District.
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