Monroe School vs Philo T. Farnsworth School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Utah, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Monroe School
West Valley City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
512 students
Philo T. Farnsworth School
West Valley City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
448 students
| Measure | Monroe School West Valley City, Utah | Philo T. Farnsworth School West Valley City, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #459 of 580 | #480 of 580 |
| National rank | #35285 of 50,301 | #37113 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 512 | 448 |
| Enrollment | 512 | 448 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.5% | 49.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.7 | 22.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 40% |
| city | West Valley City | West Valley City |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Monroe School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.0 vs 32.2).
- •Philo T. Farnsworth School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 39%).
- •Monroe School does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 28%).
- •Philo T. Farnsworth School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.1% vs 53.5%).
- •Monroe School does better on students per teacher (19.7 vs 22.4).
- •Monroe School is the larger school with 512 students compared with 448.
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 Monroe School better than Philo T. Farnsworth School?
On the Success Index (US), Monroe School ranks higher (35.0 vs 32.2 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 Monroe School and Philo T. Farnsworth School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between West Valley City and West Valley City in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Monroe School: 512. Philo T. Farnsworth School: 448. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Monroe School and Philo T. Farnsworth School rank in Utah?
Monroe School is 459th of 580 and Philo T. Farnsworth School is 480th of 580 among elementary schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).