Gunnison Valley School

South Sanpete District
550 S 100 E
GUNNISON, UT 84634
584 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Gunnison Valley School is an educational institution located in Gunnison, Utah, operating under the South Sanpete School District. It serves the local community by providing core academic instruction tailored to the needs of students in the region. As part of the South Sanpete district, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes student achievement, character development, and preparation for future educational or career pursuits.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of Gunnison, prioritizing a close-knit atmosphere where staff, students, and families can engage effectively. By utilizing the resources and curriculum standards set forth by the district, Gunnison Valley School aims to balance traditional classroom instruction with modern educational tools, ensuring that students develop the necessary skills to succeed within the state’s educational framework.
584
Total Students
27.2
Full-Time Teachers
21.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
51.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    483 (82.7%)
  • Hispanic
    85 (14.6%)
  • Two or More
    12 (2.1%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.3%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    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: South Sanpete District
Phone: (435)528-7880
Website: http://www.ssanpete.org/ges-home.html
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 584
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 27.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 21.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 216
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 84

* 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 47
Kindergarten 94
Grade 1 82
Grade 2 101
Grade 3 95
Grade 4 74
Grade 5 91
Gender Ratio