Excelsior Academy

Charter School 1,406 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Excelsior Academy, located in Erda, Utah, is a public charter school that serves students from kindergarten through ninth grade. The school is known for its commitment to the "Core Knowledge" curriculum, an educational framework designed to provide a solid, sequenced foundation of academic content across various subjects. By emphasizing a rigorous and well-rounded academic program, the academy aims to cultivate critical thinking, character development, and academic excellence in a supportive environment.

Beyond its focus on core academics, Excelsior Academy fosters a structured community that values parent involvement and high expectations for student achievement. The school integrates character education into its daily operations, encouraging students to embody specific virtues alongside their studies. With its emphasis on a traditional, content-rich educational approach, Excelsior Academy serves as a distinct choice for families in the Tooele County area seeking a consistent and academically focused alternative to traditional district schools.

1,406

Total Students

24.2

Full-Time Teachers

58.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Excelsior Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,114
Hispanic	191
Black	6
Asian	6
Two or More	68
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	16

White
1,114 (79.2%)
Hispanic
191 (13.6%)
Two or More
68 (4.8%)
Pacific Islander
16 (1.1%)
Black
6 (0.4%)
Asian
6 (0.4%)
American Indian
5 (0.4%)

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:	Excelsior Academy
Phone:	(435)882-3062
Website:	http://www.excelsior-academy.org/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	1,406
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	58.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	182
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	70

* 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 146

Grade 1 142

Grade 2 145

Grade 3 145

Grade 4 143

Grade 5 146

Grade 6 165

Grade 7 195

Grade 8 179