Serving 361 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Ensign School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 361 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ensign School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Ensign School's student population of 361 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
361 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Ensign School ranks within the top 5% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ensign School is 0.44, 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
#16 out of 957 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65-69%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70-74%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
12%
21%
Black
2%
1%
White
74%
69%
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.5%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ensign School's ranking?
Ensign School is ranked #16 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Ensign School often compared to?
Ensign Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bonneville School, Uintah School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Ensign School?
361 students attend Ensign School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Ensign School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ensign School?
Ensign School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ensign School offer ?
Ensign School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Ensign School part of?
Ensign School is part of Salt Lake School District.
In what neighborhood is Ensign School located?
Ensign School is located in the The Avenues neighborhood of Salt Lake City, UT. There are 3 other public schools located in The Avenues.
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