Pony Express School

3985 E SMITH RANCH RD
EAGLE MOUNTAIN, UT 84005

ponyexpress.alpinedistrict.org/

995 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Pony Express Elementary School, located in Eagle Mountain, Utah, is part of the Alpine School District. The school serves a growing suburban community and is committed to providing a foundational academic experience for students in grades K-6. With a focus on both academic achievement and character development, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential through a comprehensive curriculum that aligns with state standards.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Eagle Mountain community, fostering strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. Beyond core subjects like literacy and mathematics, Pony Express Elementary promotes an inclusive atmosphere that prioritizes student well-being and community engagement. By leveraging the resources of the Alpine School District, the school provides various extracurricular opportunities and technological integration to ensure that students are well-prepared for their future educational journeys.

995

Total Students

44.3

Full-Time Teachers

22.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pony Express School
Demographic	Student Count
White	750
Hispanic	153
Black	12
Asian	4
Two or More	48
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	23

White
750 (75.4%)
Hispanic
153 (15.4%)
Two or More
48 (4.8%)
Pacific Islander
23 (2.3%)
Black
12 (1.2%)
American Indian
5 (0.5%)
Asian
4 (0.4%)

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:	Alpine District
Phone:	(801)610-8714
Website:	http://ponyexpress.alpinedistrict.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	995
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	194
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* 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 20

Kindergarten 144

Grade 1 151

Grade 2 135

Grade 3 139

Grade 4 144

Grade 5 131

Grade 6 131

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Pony Express School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	20
Kindergarten	144
Grade 1	151
Grade 2	135
Grade 3	139
Grade 4	144
Grade 5	131
Grade 6	131

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Pony Express School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	486	48.8%
Male	509	51.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)