Philo T. Farnsworth School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025West Valley City, Utah 84120 · Granite District
#480 of 580 elementary schools in Utah
#37113 of 50,301 nationally
About Philo T. Farnsworth School
Philo T. Farnsworth School is a public elementary located in West Valley City, in the Granite District school district of Utah, United States. It caters for Grades PK–6. In 2025 it enrolled 448 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 32.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 480th of 580 ranked elementary schools in Utah. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (8th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 448.
There are 36 schools in West Valley City; Philo T. Farnsworth School ranks 8th of 33 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)40%
- Reading proficiency (30%)28%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)49.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)22.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Philo T. Farnsworth School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 49.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 22.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 28%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 40%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Philo T. Farnsworth School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Jackling School
West Valley City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
415 students · 914 m away
Granger High
West Valley City · Public high · Grades 8–12
3,267 students · 1.1 km away
Pioneer School
West Valley City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
438 students · 1.6 km away
Monroe School
West Valley City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
512 students · 1.7 km away
West Lake Jr High
West Valley City · Public middle · Grades 7–8
724 students · 1.7 km away
Esperanza School
West Valley City · Charter elementary · Grades K–7
575 students · 1.8 km away
American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School
West Valley City · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,556 students · 1.9 km away
Robert Frost School
West Valley City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
304 students · 2.2 km away
John F. Kennedy Jr High
West Valley City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
772 students · 2.2 km away
Hillsdale School
West Valley City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
548 students · 2.3 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Utah with a comparable Enrollment.
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448 students
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448 students
Bennion School
Salt Lake City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
447 students
Red Mountain School
Ivins · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
447 students
LaVerkin School
La Verkin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
447 students
Panorama School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Philo T. Farnsworth School a good school?
Philo T. Farnsworth School has a Success Index (US) of 32.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #480 of 580 in Utah. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Philo T. Farnsworth School rank in Utah?
Philo T. Farnsworth School ranks #480 of 580 elementary schools in Utah and #37113 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Philo T. Farnsworth School?
Philo T. Farnsworth School had 448 students in 2025.
Is Philo T. Farnsworth School a elementary school or a high school?
Philo T. Farnsworth School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Philo T. Farnsworth School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Philo T. Farnsworth School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.