Escalante School

Garfield District
50 N 300 E
ESCALANTE, UT 84726
105 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Escalante Elementary School is a small, public primary school located in the rural town of Escalante, Utah. As part of the Garfield County School District, it serves the local community by providing foundational education to students in a region defined by its close-knit culture and proximity to stunning natural landscapes, including Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. The school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment where students receive individualized attention due to the smaller class sizes typical of rural districts.

The school’s website highlights its commitment to academic excellence and community involvement, aiming to prepare students for success in their future schooling and beyond. By integrating traditional curriculum with the unique character of the high-desert region, Escalante Elementary strives to cultivate a sense of place and belonging among its student body. For families living in or moving to the area, the school acts as a central hub for educational resources and local youth development.
105
Total Students
7.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
44.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    97 (92.4%)
  • Hispanic
    4 (3.8%)
  • Two or More
    4 (3.8%)
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: Garfield District
Phone: (435)826-4247
Website: http://www.ees.garfield.k12.ut.us/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 105
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 7.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 41
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 17
Kindergarten 13
Grade 1 15
Grade 2 7
Grade 3 13
Grade 4 11
Grade 5 14
Grade 6 15
Gender Ratio