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Pahvant School

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Pahvant School ranks 232 nd of 563 Utah elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 3-5

232^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 563 Utah Elementary Schools

Better than 59% of Utah elementary schools

Summary

Pahvant School is a public elementary school in Richfield, Utah, serving about 520 students in grades 3–5 within the Sevier District. Because it serves only upper-elementary grades, comparisons with schools serving younger children should be made carefully. Pahvant ranks in the 59th percentile statewide and has a three-star rating, although its current standing is below its 71st–73rd percentile performance from 2020–2021 through 2022–2023.

Mathematics is Pahvant’s clearest academic strength: proficiency was above Utah’s rate in all three grades, reaching 58.2% in fifth grade and 55.6% in fourth grade. English Language Arts was more uneven, with results above state levels in third and fifth grade but only 36.7% proficiency in fourth grade. Science was below district results in both tested grades. Among nearby schools, Pahvant generally outperformed Salina School, especially in third- and fifth-grade ELA and fourth-grade math, while Monroe School was generally stronger in third and fourth grade. Pahvant exceeded Monroe in fifth-grade ELA and math. Fillmore School had stronger fourth-grade ELA and science results but serves a different grade configuration.

Attendance is a major concern: 41.7% of Pahvant students were chronically absent in 2024–2025, compared with 34.3% districtwide and 23.8% statewide. The school also had a higher student-teacher ratio than nearby comparison schools, while the share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch rose to 55.0%. An important strength is Pahvant’s effectiveness with students from low socioeconomic backgrounds: its subgroup ranking was in the 94th percentile statewide, with five stars. Overall, the most important improvement priorities appear to be reducing absenteeism and addressing fourth-grade ELA and science, while preserving the school’s strong math performance and support systems.

520

Students ?

24.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$7,719

Per pupil spending ?

55%

Free/discounted lunch ?

520 N 300 W
Richfield, UT 84701

(435) 896-4403

District: Sevier District

Students who attend Pahvant School usually attend:

Middle:	Red Hills Middle
High:	Richfield High

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.1%

Hispanic:

7.3%

American Indian:

3.3%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 62nd percentile in 2016 → 59th in 2026

Strengths

✓Above the Utah median (59th percentile)

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (40% vs 22% Utah)

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

!Large classes — about 24 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school52%

District avg52%

Utah avg49%

232^nd of 563

Utah public elementary schools ?

Top 41%▼ down 4 pts since 2016

From top 38% (2016) to top 41% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 3Elementary Schools in the Sevier District

40^th of 92Sevier 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
2026	58.0	232 of 563	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	58.4	230 of 547	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	69.8	161 of 561	71.3%	★★★★☆
2023	69.4	151 of 561	73.1%	★★★★☆
2022	68.5	162 of 551	70.6%	★★★★☆
2021	69.1	159 of 559	71.6%	★★★★☆
2019	63.7	205 of 572	64.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	64.5	183 of 528	65.3%	★★★☆☆
2017	68.2	153 of 526	70.9%	★★★★☆
2016	62.6	200 of 533	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2015	61.6	207 of 537	61.5%	★★★☆☆
2014	47.9	280 of 509	45.0%	★★☆☆☆
2013	56.7	294 of 576	49.0%	★★☆☆☆
2012	70.5	165 of 579	71.5%	★★★★☆
2011	73.7	133 of 563	76.4%	★★★★☆
2010	60.3	230 of 518	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2009	95.7	1 of 509	99.8%	★★★★★
2008	64.9	174 of 498	65.1%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Utah percentile	Rating
2026	88.1	9 of 139	93.5%	★★★★★
2025	88.3	7 of 109	93.6%	★★★★★
2024	92.3	12 of 162	92.6%	★★★★★
2023	86.1	13 of 132	90.2%	★★★★★
2022	87.9	12 of 111	89.2%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Utah percentile	Rating
2026	35.6	294 of 416	29.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	41.7	256 of 408	37.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	56.3	186 of 429	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	56.4	172 of 428	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	53.2	203 of 435	53.3%	★★★☆☆

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 (2026)94th percentile+35 vs school

White (2026)29th percentile-29 vs school

By subject vs Utah (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics58%+9 vs state

Science50%~ state avg

English Language Arts47%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				RISE English Language Arts (2026)			RISE Mathematics (2026)			RISE Science (2026)		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 (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	RISE English Language Arts 3rd Grade	RISE English Language Arts 4th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 5th Grade	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
Pahvant School	Public	3-5	520 N 300 W	Richfield	84701	Sevier County	Sevier District	No	No	No	Yes	(435) 896-4403	520	22	24.1	55.0%	453 (87.1%)	6 (1.2%)	38 (7.3%)	2 (0.4%)	17 (3.3%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	58	232^nd of 563 public elementary schools	58.8%		58.4	230^th of 547 public elementary schools	58.0%	2	52.1	36.7	52.3	59.1	55.6	58.2	46.9	52.9	$7,719	$949	$6,770
Ashman School	Public	K-2	70 N 200 W	Richfield	84701	Sevier County	Sevier District	No	No	No	Yes	(435) 896-8415	466	23	20.7	53.4%	410 (88.0%)	6 (1.3%)	26 (5.6%)	5 (1.1%)	14 (3.0%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)									$8,307	$977	$7,330
Monroe School	Public	K-5	40 W Center St	Monroe	84754	Sevier County	Sevier District	No	No	No	Yes	(435) 527-4691	537	26	21.0	47.9%	480 (89.4%)	7 (1.3%)	32 (6.0%)	2 (0.4%)	10 (1.9%)	6 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	60.3	215^th of 563 public elementary schools	61.8%		63.8	194^th of 547 public elementary schools	64.5%	21	56.2	50.0	35.6	66.0	62.2	50.5	56.2	47.7	$8,041	$959	$7,082
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%)	54.8	260^th of 563 public elementary schools	53.8%		36.4	358^th of 547 public elementary schools	34.6%	98	40.0	45.5	46.9	56.9	36.4	56.8	54.6	64.2	$8,557	$875	$7,681
Fillmore School	Public	PK, KG-4	555 W 400 S	Fillmore	84631	Millard County	Millard District	No	No	No	Yes	(435) 743-5670	483	24	20.5	52.8%	360 (74.5%)	1 (0.2%)	98 (20.3%)	6 (1.2%)	8 (1.7%)	2 (0.4%)	8 (1.7%)	57.1	240^th of 563 public elementary schools	57.4%		67.1	177^th of 547 public elementary schools	67.6%	63	37.1	57.5		42.7	56.4		64.9		$11,184	$1,151	$10,032

Frequently Asked Questions about Pahvant School

What schools do graduates of Pahvant School attend?

Students who attend Pahvant School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Red Hills Middle
High : Richfield High

What is the racial makeup of Pahvant School?

Students at Pahvant School are 87% White, 7% Hispanic, 3% American Indian, 1% African American.

What district is Pahvant School in?

Sevier District

How many students attend Pahvant School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 520 students attended Pahvant School.

Is Pahvant School a good school?

Pahvant School ranks 232^nd of 563 Utah elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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2025–26 attendance dataNewOct 6, 2026

2025–26 RISE & Utah Aspire Plus test scoresSep 8, 2026

2024–25 dropout rates & graduation ratesDec 16, 2025

2024–25 attendance dataOct 30, 2025

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Utah State Board of Education.

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