Summit Academy

15327 S. Noell Nelson Drive
BLUFFDALE, UT 84065

www.summitacademyschools.org

Charter School 830 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Summit Academy – Independence, located in Bluffdale, Utah, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students from kindergarten through ninth grade. As part of the broader Summit Academy network, the school focuses on a rigorous academic program rooted in the "Classical Education" model. This approach emphasizes the development of strong foundational skills, critical thinking, and a comprehensive understanding of history, literature, and the arts, aiming to prepare students for success in higher education and beyond.

The school places a significant emphasis on building character and fostering a supportive, structured learning environment. By maintaining smaller class sizes and promoting active parent involvement, Summit Academy – Independence seeks to create a community-focused atmosphere where individual student growth is prioritized. Through its blend of traditional academic instruction and character development, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded, responsible citizens who are equipped with the knowledge and moral framework necessary for future leadership.

830

Total Students

45.4

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Summit Academy - Independence
Demographic	Student Count
White	581
Hispanic	143
Black	11
Asian	36
Two or More	56
Pacific Islander	2

White
581 (70.1%)
Hispanic
143 (17.2%)
Two or More
56 (6.8%)
Asian
36 (4.3%)
Black
11 (1.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Summit Academy
Phone:	(801)987-8755
Website:	http://www.summitacademyschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	830
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	119
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

Kindergarten 85

Grade 1 90

Grade 2 100

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 84

Grade 6 90

Grade 7 114

Grade 8 109