The top reported proficiency rate is 48% in Science. The lowest is 42% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Larsen School
Larsen School is a pre-kindergarten through sixth-grade elementary school in the Nebo School District, situated in the growing city of Spanish Fork, Utah. It serves a younger student population, with nearly half of its students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, a share that signals a middle-to-moderate income demographic relative to other schools in the area. The student body is predominantly white, with a notable Hispanic minority, and other racial groups are represented in very small numbers. The school is not a charter or magnet school, and it operates as a standard neighborhood elementary within the district.
On state assessments, Larsen’s overall proficiency across tested subjects, math, English language arts, and science, places it slightly below the midpoint when compared with other districts in Utah County. In math and reading, about two of every five students scored at the proficient level or above. Science proficiency was higher, with roughly half of students meeting that mark. These are middle-range outcomes; a parent may want to discuss specific academic support programs with the school, particularly for math and reading, should they see that as a priority.
Because Larsen serves only elementary grades, there is no graduation rate or advanced coursework data to report. The school does not offer high-school-level programs, so those measures do not apply there. The available data also lacks details on special education and English learner populations, as well as chronic absenteeism and discipline figures, leaving gaps a family may wish to explore directly with the school administration.
Spanish Fork is a rapidly expanding community with a young, family-centered character. The city mixes a traditional Main Street core with newer commercial zones like Canyon Creek, home to major retailers. The housing market is active and reflects regional growth pressures, with home values and rents that have been rising. The city projects continued population increases, and several large-scale transportation and infrastructure projects are underway, including highway interchanges and a planned commuter rail station. The local economy includes a range of employers from manufacturing to healthcare, and the community hosts several annual festivals that draw residents together.
The Nebo School District recently passed a bond to rebuild high schools in neighboring communities, and Spanish Fork High School completed a full rebuild of its own in 2024. For Larsen families, these developments mean the district is investing in its facilities, though the elementary school itself was not the direct focus of those specific projects.
For a parent considering Larsen School, the picture is that of a mid-sized elementary in a fast-growing suburb, with academic proficiency in a middle band relative to its county peers. The school’s setting is car-dependent and suburban, with a young population and a strong community identity tied to local events and growth. The missing data on special programs and student support services means that a family should plan to visit and ask direct questions about how the school addresses a range of student needs.
See more original research from School Decision →