Serving 550 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Forbes 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 36% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 550 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Forbes School's student population of 550 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
550 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Motto
'Empowering Lifelong Excellence'
School Rankings
Forbes School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forbes School is 0.52, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#483 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
26%
21%
Black
1%
1%
White
64%
69%
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Alpine School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forbes School's ranking?
Forbes School is ranked #483 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Forbes School often compared to?
Forbes Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shelley School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Forbes School?
550 students attend Forbes School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Forbes School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Forbes School?
Forbes School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Forbes School offer ?
Forbes School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Forbes School part of?
Forbes School is part of Alpine School District.
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