Desert Canyons Elementary School serves 417 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 417 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Desert Canyons Elementary School's student population of 417 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
417 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Desert Canyons Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
11%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
85%
72%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 04/26/2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Desert Canyons Elementary School?
417 students attend Desert Canyons Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Desert Canyons Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Desert Canyons Elementary School?
Desert Canyons Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Desert Canyons Elementary School offer ?
Desert Canyons Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Desert Canyons Elementary School part of?
Desert Canyons Elementary School is part of Washington School District.
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