Serving 1,084 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Pony Express School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 1,084 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pony Express School's student population of 1,084 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
1,084 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Rankings
Pony Express School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pony Express School is 0.40, 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
#631 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
14%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
76%
71%
Hawaiian
4%
1%
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pony Express School's ranking?
Pony Express School is ranked #631 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Pony Express School?
1,084 students attend Pony Express School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Pony Express School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pony Express School?
Pony Express School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Pony Express School offer ?
Pony Express School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Pony Express School part of?
Pony Express School is part of Alpine School District.
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