Serving 419 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Parowan School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 419 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Parowan School's student population of 419 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
419 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Parowan School ranks within the top 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Parowan School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#412 out of 975 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)42%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
9%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
87%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Parowan School's ranking?
Parowan School is ranked #412 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% 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 Parowan School?
419 students attend Parowan School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Parowan School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parowan School?
Parowan School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Parowan School offer ?
Parowan School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Parowan School part of?
Parowan School is part of Iron School District.
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