Esperanza School District

4956 W 3500 S
West Valley City, UT 84120
3/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 538 students in Esperanza School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
Public School in Esperanza School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Utah public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (UT)
# Schools
1 School
1,112 Schools
# Students
538 Students
681,035 Students
# Teachers
21 Teachers
31,284 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
26:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Esperanza School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 153 school districts in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (UT)
#118 out of 154 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
37%
40%
(20-21)
20%
43%
(20-21)
27%
45%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.05
0.46
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
98%
20%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
2%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $9,638 in this school district is less than the state median of $10,732. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $8,351 is less than the state median of $10,829. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (UT)
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$7,309 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$7,375 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,638
$10,732
Spending / Student
$8,351
$10,829

Best Esperanza School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Esperanza School
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4956 W 3500 S
West Valley City, UT 84120
(801) 305-1450
Gr: K-6 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Esperanza School District?
Esperanza School District manages 1 public schools serving 538 students.
What is the rank of Esperanza School District?
Esperanza School District is ranked #116 out of 153 school districts in Utah (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Esperanza School District?
98% of Esperanza School District students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Esperanza School District?
Esperanza School District has a student/teacher ratio of 26:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What is Esperanza School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $8,351 is less than the state median of $10,829. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: K-06
  • Enrollment: 538 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in UT
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

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