Serving 443 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Foothill School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 49% (which was higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 42% (which was lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
443 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)49%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)42%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
12%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
84%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Foothill School?
443 students attend Foothill School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Foothill School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Foothill School?
Foothill School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Foothill School offer ?
Foothill School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Foothill School part of?
Foothill School is part of Box Elder School District.
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