J.R. Smith School

Public PK, KG-5

 235 E 500 N
       Heber City, UT  84032


(435) 654-2201

District: Wasatch District

SchoolDigger Rank:
135th of 561 Utah Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,339 Help


Students who attend J.R. Smith School usually attend:

Middle:    Timpanogos Middle School
High:    Wasatch High

Student/teacher ratio:  21.8 Help
Number of students:  665

Racial breakdown:

White:
66.3%
Hispanic:
31.6%
Two or more races:
1.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35% Help


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Compare Details J.R. Smith School ranks better than 75.9% of elementary schools in Utah. It also ranks 4th among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Wasatch District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.14. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (66.3%), Hispanic (31.6%), two or more races (1.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 35% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at J.R. Smith School is 21.8. 4 elementary schools in the Wasatch District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at J.R. Smith School is $10,339, which is the 3rd highest among 5 elementary schools in the Wasatch District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

J.R. Smith School:

SchoolDigger ranks J.R. Smith School 135th of 561 Utah public elementary schools. (See J.R. Smith School in the ranking list.)

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Wasatch District:

SchoolDigger ranks Wasatch District 21st of 100 Utah school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for J.R. Smith School

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Rank History for all students at J.R. Smith School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 65.73 166th 498 66.7%
2009 57.25 244th 509 52.1%
2010 79.58 59th 518 88.6%
2011 79.75 69th 563 87.7%
2012 71.14 162nd 579 72.0%
2013 69.24 166th 576 71.2%
2014 65.85 155th 509 69.5%
2015 66.58 173rd 537 67.8%
2016 41.06 334th 533 37.3%
2017 33.80 368th 526 30.0%
2018 32.51 375th 528 29.0%
2019 57.49 241st 572 57.9%
2021 53.56 275th 559 50.8%
2022 63.31 195th 551 64.6%
2023 72.14 135th 561 75.9%
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Rank History for White students at J.R. Smith School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 68.49 122nd 435 72.0%
2023 82.31 44th 428 89.7%
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Data source: test scores: Utah State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for J.R. Smith School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 639 0 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 645
1989 622 0 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 627
1990 589 0 3 2 1 n/a n/a 0 595
1991 570 0 4 1 2 n/a n/a 0 577
1992 563 0 3 4 1 n/a n/a 0 571
1993 535 0 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 541
1994 560 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 565
1995 624 6 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 637
1996 624 6 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 637
1997 633 6 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 644
1998 514 3 0 15 2 n/a n/a 0 534
1999 524 2 0 14 0 n/a n/a 0 540
2000 531 0 0 34 0 n/a n/a 0 565
2001 493 0 0 43 0 n/a n/a 0 536
2002 527 0 1 56 1 n/a n/a 0 585
2003 527 0 1 56 1 n/a n/a 0 585
2004 582 1 1 74 2 n/a n/a 0 660
2005 595 1 1 74 1 n/a n/a 0 672
2006 608 2 2 86 2 n/a n/a 0 700
2007 438 4 3 73 4 n/a n/a 0 522
2008 463 1 3 107 4 n/a n/a 0 578
2009 471 1 2 113 5 n/a n/a 0 592
2010 312 3 1 69 2 n/a n/a 107 494
2011 356 5 6 87 2 0 8 0 464
2012 392 0 1 78 1 0 1 0 473
2013 372 3 3 96 0 0 5 0 479
2014 382 2 4 94 0 7 5 0 494
2015 369 2 4 121 1 2 3 0 502
2016 392 1 3 134 0 0 3 0 533
2017 402 1 2 139 1 1 5 0 551
2018 450 5 2 213 0 0 9 0 679
2019 432 4 2 222 0 0 12 0 672
2020 435 4 0 202 0 0 11 0 652
2021 342 3 1 181 1 0 9 0 537
2022 446 5 1 226 1 0 10 0 689
2023 441 4 2 210 1 0 7 0 665

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at J.R. Smith School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 645 26.0 24.8 n/a
1989 627 26.4 23.7 n/a
1990 595 22.2 26.8 22.2
1991 577 21.8 26.4 14.9
1992 571 23.0 24.8 19.3
1993 541 23.7 22.8 18.1
1994 565 24.9 22.7 18.2
1995 637 26.8 23.8 15.2
1996 637 26.8 23.8 15.2
1997 644 30.8 20.9 14.3
1998 534 22.8 23.4 13.3
1999 540 22.8 23.7 16.3
2000 565 29.3 19.3 17
2001 536 26.6 20.2 16.2
2002 585 24.1 24.3 18.1
2003 585 24.1 24.3 18.1
2004 660 26.8 24.6 25.2
2005 672 28.9 23.3 26
2006 700 35.0 20.0 27.1
2007 522 30.8 16.9 39.3
2008 578 25.8 22.4 30.4
2009 592 26.1 16.7 35.3
2010 494 24.6 20.0 53.7
2011 464 23.7 19.5 40.1
2012 473 24.5 19.2 52.2
2013 479 25.2 18.9 95.6
2014 494 26.5 18.6 47
2015 502 n/a n/a 49.6
2016 533 n/a n/a 51
2017 551 26.5 20.7 55.9
2018 679 n/a n/a 51.8
2019 672 32.5 20.6 51.8
2020 652 34.0 19.1 49.2
2021 537 n/a n/a 42.8
2022 689 29.8 23.1 26.3
2023 665 30.5 21.8 35

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio J.R. Smith School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 645 26.0 24.8 n/a
1989 627 26.4 23.7 n/a
1990 595 22.2 26.8 22.2
1991 577 21.8 26.4 14.9
1992 571 23.0 24.8 19.3
1993 541 23.7 22.8 18.1
1994 565 24.9 22.7 18.2
1995 637 26.8 23.8 15.2
1996 637 26.8 23.8 15.2
1997 644 30.8 20.9 14.3
1998 534 22.8 23.4 13.3
1999 540 22.8 23.7 16.3
2000 565 29.3 19.3 17
2001 536 26.6 20.2 16.2
2002 585 24.1 24.3 18.1
2003 585 24.1 24.3 18.1
2004 660 26.8 24.6 25.2
2005 672 28.9 23.3 26
2006 700 35.0 20.0 27.1
2007 522 30.8 16.9 39.3
2008 578 25.8 22.4 30.4
2009 592 26.1 16.7 35.3
2010 494 24.6 20.0 53.7
2011 464 23.7 19.5 40.1
2012 473 24.5 19.2 52.2
2013 479 25.2 18.9 95.6
2014 494 26.5 18.6 47
2015 502 n/a n/a 49.6
2016 533 n/a n/a 51
2017 551 26.5 20.7 55.9
2018 679 n/a n/a 51.8
2019 672 32.5 20.6 51.8
2020 652 34.0 19.1 49.2
2021 537 n/a n/a 42.8
2022 689 29.8 23.1 26.3
2023 665 30.5 21.8 35

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for J.R. Smith School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $606 (5.9%) $9,733 (94.1%) $10,339

Data source: Utah Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on J.R. Smith School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 241st of 572 Elementary schoolsRanks 135th of 561 Elementary schools
 18.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (J.R. Smith School)44.756
 11.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wasatch District)4961.6
 12.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Utah)46.846.2
 0.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (J.R. Smith School)55.362.7
 7.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wasatch District)59.166.4
 7.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Utah)50.249
 1.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (J.R. Smith School)55.957.7
 1.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wasatch District)52.861.3
 8.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)47.344.2
 3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (J.R. Smith School)60.261.9
 1.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wasatch District)50.672.1
 21.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Utah)49.350.1
 0.8%
4th Grade Science (J.R. Smith School)59.156.5
 2.6%
   4th Grade Science (Wasatch District)60.563
 2.5%
   4th Grade Science (Utah)51.149.6
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (J.R. Smith School)4155.8
 14.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wasatch District)50.556.5
 6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)47.949
 1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (J.R. Smith School)4153.8
 12.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wasatch District)49.352.9
 3.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Utah)4945.3
 3.7%
5th Grade Science (J.R. Smith School)56.254.9
 1.3%
   5th Grade Science (Wasatch District)56.256.5
 0.3%
   5th Grade Science (Utah)51.951.2
 0.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students672665
 1%
African American44
American Indian01
Asian22
Hispanic222210
 5.4%
Pacific Islander00
White432441
 2.1%
Two or More Races127
 41.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51.8%35%
 16.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about J.R. Smith School

Students who attend J.R. Smith School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Timpanogos Middle School
High : Wasatch High

In the 2022-23 school year, 665 students attended J.R. Smith School.

Students at J.R. Smith School are 66% White, 32% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

J.R. Smith School ranks 135th of 561 Utah elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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