Blanding School

San Juan District
302 S 100 W
BLANDING, UT 84511
509 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Blanding Elementary School is a public primary school located in Blanding, Utah, serving as part of the San Juan School District. The school provides a foundational educational experience for students in the surrounding rural community, emphasizing academic core subjects while fostering a supportive learning environment. As a key institution within the district, it is dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of its student population through a structured curriculum designed to prepare children for their transition to middle school.

In addition to its academic programs, the school is deeply integrated into the local San Juan County community, often reflecting the cultural and geographical character of southeastern Utah. By maintaining a focus on student growth and community engagement, Blanding Elementary serves as a vital resource for families in the area. The school utilizes the district’s broader educational framework to ensure that students receive equitable opportunities for development in literacy, mathematics, and social studies.
509
Total Students
28.0
Full-Time Teachers
18.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
61.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    261 (51.3%)
  • American Indian
    181 (35.6%)
  • Hispanic
    40 (7.9%)
  • Two or More
    26 (5.1%)
  • Black
    1 (0.2%)
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: San Juan District
Phone: (435)678-1871
Website: http://www.sjsd.org/o/bes
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 509
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 308
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 6

* 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 42
Kindergarten 58
Grade 1 74
Grade 2 86
Grade 3 92
Grade 4 89
Grade 5 68
Gender Ratio