Bennion School vs Calvin S. Smith School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Utah, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bennion School
Salt Lake City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
447 students
Calvin S. Smith School
Taylorsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
525 students
| Measure | Bennion School Salt Lake City, Utah | Calvin S. Smith School Taylorsville, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #395 of 580 | #209 of 580 |
| National rank | #30461 of 50,301 | #18826 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 447 | 525 |
| Enrollment | 447 | 525 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.1% | 19.4% |
| Students per teacher | 24.8 | 25.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 54% |
| city | Salt Lake City | Taylorsville |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Calvin S. Smith School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.0 vs 42.2).
- •Calvin S. Smith School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 40%).
- •Calvin S. Smith School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 39%).
- •Calvin S. Smith School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.4% vs 27.1%).
- •Bennion School does better on students per teacher (24.8 vs 25.0).
- •Calvin S. Smith School is the larger school with 525 students compared with 447.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bennion School better than Calvin S. Smith School?
On the Success Index (US), Calvin S. Smith School ranks higher (59.0 vs 42.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bennion School and Calvin S. Smith School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Salt Lake City and Taylorsville in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bennion School: 447. Calvin S. Smith School: 525. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bennion School and Calvin S. Smith School rank in Utah?
Bennion School is 395th of 580 and Calvin S. Smith School is 209th of 580 among elementary schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).