Altamont School

Duchesne District
15740 W HWY 87
ALTAMONT, UT 84001
357 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Altamont Elementary School is a public school located in the small rural community of Altamont, Utah, serving as part of the Duchesne County School District. The school provides foundational education for students in the surrounding region, emphasizing a close-knit learning environment typical of rural Utah districts. As a central educational hub for the local community, it focuses on core academic subjects while fostering a supportive atmosphere for its student body.

The school operates under the umbrella of the Duchesne County School District, which manages resources and curricula across the county. Because Altamont is a geographically isolated area, the school plays a vital role in the social and academic life of the town’s families. For more detailed information regarding their specific programs, school calendar, or administrative policies, families and community members are encouraged to visit their official district website at http://www.dcsd.org/AltamontElementary.cfm.
357
Total Students
19.5
Full-Time Teachers
18.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
36.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    321 (89.9%)
  • Hispanic
    27 (7.6%)
  • Two or More
    7 (2.0%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Duchesne District
Phone: (435)738-1375
Website: http://www.dcsd.org/AltamontElementary.cfm
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 357
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 100
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 30

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 40
Kindergarten 46
Grade 1 34
Grade 2 42
Grade 3 48
Grade 4 44
Grade 5 51
Grade 6 52
Gender Ratio