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Kanab School

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Kanab School ranks 178 th of 547 Utah elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-6

178^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 547 Utah Elementary Schools

Better than 67% of Utah elementary schools

Summary

Kanab School is an elementary school located in Kanab, Utah, serving grades K-6 with a total enrollment of 540 students. The school is part of the Kane District, which is ranked 23 out of 93 school districts in Utah and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Kanab School has consistently ranked in the top half of Utah elementary schools, with a ranking between 106 and 224 out of 500-600 schools over the past 10 years. The school has maintained a 3-4 star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it is performing above average compared to other Utah elementary schools. Kanab School's test scores in RISE assessments for Mathematics, Science, and English Language Arts (ELA) are generally on par with or slightly above the Kane District and Utah state averages. However, the school has experienced relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 23.8% to 37.5% over the past few years, which is higher than the state average.

Kanab School has seen a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 28.27% in 2021-2022 to 44.07% in 2023-2024, which is higher than the nearby Kane Preschool. Additionally, Kanab School's student-teacher ratio has ranged from 22.1 to 22.8 over the past few years, which is higher than the 18.1 ratio at the nearby Valley School. These factors suggest the school may need to evaluate staffing levels and resource allocation to provide more individualized attention and support for its students.

523

Students ?

21.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,399

Per pupil spending ?

41.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

41 W 100 N
Kanab, UT 84741

(435) 644-2329

District: Kane District

Students who attend Kanab School usually attend:

Middle:	Kanab Middle
High:	Kanab High

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.1%

Hispanic:

8.0%

Two or more races:

2.7%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 58th percentile in 2015 → 67th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Utah average (56% vs 48% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 9 percentile points since 2015

✓Above the Utah median (67th percentile)

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (38% vs 24% Utah)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school56%

District avg55%

Utah avg48%

178^th of 547

Utah public elementary schools ?

Top 33%▲ up 9 pts since 2015

From top 42% (2015) to top 33% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

23^rd of 93Kane 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	66.5	178 of 547	67.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	61.3	212 of 561	62.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	67.1	170 of 561	69.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	66.4	169 of 551	69.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	74.1	123 of 559	78.0%	★★★★☆
2019	76.9	106 of 572	81.5%	★★★★☆
2018	72.4	131 of 528	75.2%	★★★★☆
2017	77.3	91 of 526	82.7%	★★★★☆
2016	69.9	150 of 533	71.9%	★★★★☆
2015	57.9	224 of 537	58.3%	★★★☆☆
2014	62.1	184 of 509	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2013	76.0	96 of 576	83.3%	★★★★☆
2012	75.0	109 of 579	81.2%	★★★★☆
2011	70.4	162 of 563	71.2%	★★★★☆
2010	73.1	122 of 518	76.4%	★★★★☆
2009	73.8	117 of 509	77.0%	★★★★☆
2008	74.4	110 of 498	77.9%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Utah percentile	Rating
2025	52.3	195 of 408	52.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	43.5	258 of 429	39.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	49.7	208 of 428	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	52.7	206 of 435	52.6%	★★★☆☆

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)

White (2025)52nd percentile-15 vs school

By subject vs Utah (2024-2025) ?

Science63%+11 vs state

Mathematics50%+5 vs state

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What people are saying

by a teacher on FaceBook
Saturday, May 30, 2015

I am a bit biased. I teach at Kanab Elementary, it is a wonderful environment for learning. Teachers are collaborating and finding solutions for our students. We still have work to do in some areas, but we love our jobs and feel that we work hard to teach excellence to our students. Close Quote

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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 Mathematics 6th Grade	RISE Science 4th Grade	RISE Science 5th Grade	RISE Science 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Kanab School	Public	K-6	41 W 100 N	Kanab	84741	Kane County	Kane District	No	No	No	Yes	(435) 644-2329	523	24	21.3	41.7%	461 (88.1%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (8.0%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.7%)	66.5	178^th of 547 public elementary schools	67.5%		61.3	212^th of 561 public elementary schools	62.2%	34	44.2	68.3	39.8	47.8	66.7	52.6	70.2	$9,399	$509	$8,890
Valley School	Public	K-6	110 E State	Orderville	84758	Kane County	Kane District	No	No	No	Yes	(435) 648-2277	162	8	19.6	45.1%	149 (92.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.9%)								(n/a)								$14,273	$1,471	$12,801

Frequently Asked Questions about Kanab School

Is Kanab School a good school?

Kanab School ranks 178^th of 547 Utah elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Kanab School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 523 students attended Kanab School.

What schools do graduates of Kanab School attend?

Students who attend Kanab School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Kanab Middle
High : Kanab High

What is the racial makeup of Kanab School?

Students at Kanab School are 88% White, 8% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What district is Kanab School in?

Kane District

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