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Gunnison Valley School

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Gunnison Valley School ranks 130 th of 547 Utah elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

130^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 547 Utah Elementary Schools

Better than 76% of Utah elementary schools

Summary

Gunnison Valley School is an elementary school in Gunnison, Utah, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 552 students. It is part of the South Sanpete School District, which is ranked 33 out of 93 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Gunnison Valley School stands out for its strong performance, particularly in supporting and educating its economically disadvantaged students. Over the past 3 years, the school has consistently ranked among the top 5-36 elementary schools in Utah for the performance of its low-socioeconomic status (SES) students, earning 4-5 out of 5 SchoolDigger stars in this category. Additionally, the school's mathematics and science proficiency rates have generally been higher than the district and state averages across grades 3-5 over the past 4 years.

When compared to nearby schools, Ephraim School outperforms Gunnison Valley School in mathematics and science proficiency, while Manti School lags behind. However, Gunnison Valley School's per-student spending of $9,776 in the 2018-2019 school year is higher than the $9,283 spent per student at Ephraim School and the $10,511 spent per student at Manti School, suggesting the school is allocating resources effectively. The school's main area of concern is its high chronic absenteeism rate, which the school and district should address to ensure continued academic success.

584

Students ?

21.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,776

Per pupil spending ?

51.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

550 S 100 E
Gunnison, UT 84634

(435) 528-7880

District: South Sanpete District

Students who attend Gunnison Valley School usually attend:

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

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.7%

Hispanic:

14.6%

Two or more races:

2.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 46th percentile in 2015 → 76th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Utah average (60% vs 49% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 24% of Utah elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 30 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school60%

District avg54%

Utah avg49%

130^th of 547

Utah public elementary schools ?

Top 24%▲ up 30 pts since 2015

From bottom 46% (2015) to top 24% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 3Elementary Schools in the South Sanpete District

33^rd of 93South Sanpete District among Utah districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Utah percentile	Rating
2025	73.5	130 of 547	76.2%	★★★★☆
2024	56.9	239 of 561	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	54.7	251 of 561	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	44.0	315 of 551	42.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	45.5	319 of 559	42.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	60.2	223 of 572	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	67.7	160 of 528	69.7%	★★★☆☆
2017	47.7	298 of 526	43.3%	★★☆☆☆
2016	55.3	248 of 533	53.5%	★★★☆☆
2015	47.9	288 of 537	46.4%	★★☆☆☆
2014	44.8	300 of 509	41.1%	★★☆☆☆
2013	61.7	259 of 576	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2012	68.0	198 of 579	65.8%	★★★☆☆
2011	70.4	163 of 563	71.0%	★★★★☆
2010	76.5	91 of 518	82.4%	★★★★☆
2009	58.4	236 of 509	53.6%	★★★☆☆
2008	73.5	113 of 498	77.3%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Utah percentile	Rating
2025	90.7	5 of 109	95.4%	★★★★★
2024	70.1	36 of 162	77.8%	★★★★☆
2023	92.5	7 of 132	94.7%	★★★★★
2022	69.4	24 of 111	78.4%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Utah percentile	Rating
2025	67.4	116 of 408	71.6%	★★★★☆
2024	44.1	257 of 429	40.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	40.4	257 of 428	40.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	30.9	319 of 435	26.7%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)95th percentile+19 vs school

White (2025)72nd percentile-5 vs school

By subject vs Utah (2024-2025) ?

Science64%+13 vs state

Mathematics57%+9 vs state

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Schools Near Gunnison Valley School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				RISE Mathematics (2025)			RISE Science (2025)		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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	RISE Mathematics 3rd Grade	RISE Mathematics 4th Grade	RISE Mathematics 5th Grade	RISE Science 4th Grade	RISE Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Gunnison Valley School	Public	PK, KG-5	550 S 100 E	Gunnison	84634	Sanpete County	South Sanpete District	No	No	No	Yes	(435) 528-7880	584	27	21.4	51.4%	483 (82.7%)	0 (0.0%)	85 (14.6%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	12 (2.1%)	73.5	130^th of 547 public elementary schools	76.2%		56.9	239^th of 561 public elementary schools	57.4%	109	54.9	53.6	61.7	58.6	69.0	$9,776	$1,089	$8,687
Manti School	Public	PK, KG-5	150 W 100 S	Manti	84642	Sanpete County	South Sanpete District	No	No	No	Yes	(435) 835-2271	408	22	18.9	52.2%	363 (89.0%)	2 (0.5%)	28 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	13 (3.2%)	46.9	299^th of 547 public elementary schools	45.3%		45.4	318^th of 561 public elementary schools	43.3%	19	60.0	34.0	35.1	38.9	65.5	$10,511	$1,225	$9,287
Salina School	Public	K-5	210 W 300 N	Salina	84654	Sevier County	Sevier District	No	No	No	Yes	(435) 529-7462	435	22	19.7	50.3%	397 (91.3%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (6.9%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	36.4	358^th of 547 public elementary schools	34.6%		55.3	249^th of 561 public elementary schools	55.6%	109	28.5	53.6	40.3	52.4	29.0	$8,557	$875	$7,681
Ephraim School	Public	PK, KG-5	570 S 300 East	Ephraim	84627	Sanpete County	South Sanpete District	No	No	No	Yes	(435) 283-4171	535	25	21.4	55.5%	401 (75.0%)	1 (0.2%)	109 (20.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	19 (3.6%)	65	189^th of 547 public elementary schools	65.4%		63.7	201^st of 561 public elementary schools	64.2%	12	64.9	54.6	42.7	58.2	55.3	$9,283	$1,187	$8,096

Frequently Asked Questions about Gunnison Valley School

What is the racial makeup of Gunnison Valley School?

Students at Gunnison Valley School are 83% White, 15% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Is Gunnison Valley School a good school?

Gunnison Valley School ranks 130^th of 547 Utah elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Gunnison Valley School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 584 students attended Gunnison Valley School.

What schools do graduates of Gunnison Valley School attend?

Students who attend Gunnison Valley School usually go on to attend:

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

What district is Gunnison Valley School in?

South Sanpete District

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