Sand Springs School vs Sunburst 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.
Sand Springs School
Layton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
682 students
Sunburst School
Layton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
871 students
| Measure | Sand Springs School Layton, Utah | Sunburst School Layton, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #141 of 580 | #190 of 580 |
| National rank | #16007 of 50,301 | #18019 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 682 | 871 |
| Enrollment | 682 | 871 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7.8% | 13.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 24.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | – |
| Math proficiency | 54% | – |
| city | Layton | Layton |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sand Springs School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.2 vs 60.3).
- •Sand Springs School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.8% vs 13.8%).
- •Sand Springs School does better on students per teacher (20.1 vs 24.9).
- •Sunburst School is the larger school with 871 students compared with 682.
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 Sand Springs School better than Sunburst School?
On the Success Index (US), Sand Springs School ranks higher (63.2 vs 60.3 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 Sand Springs School and Sunburst School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Layton and Layton in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sand Springs School: 682. Sunburst School: 871. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sand Springs School and Sunburst School rank in Utah?
Sand Springs School is 141st of 580 and Sunburst School is 190th of 580 among elementary schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).