Daniels Canyon School

688 East Wheeler Rd
HEBER CITY, UT 84032

www.wasatch.edu/Domain/1537

623 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Daniels Canyon Elementary, located in Heber City, Utah, is a key component of the Wasatch County School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive foundational education that emphasizes both academic achievement and personal character development. The school is known for fostering a supportive learning environment where educators prioritize student engagement and the integration of essential curriculum standards to prepare children for their future educational transitions.

Beyond its core academic mission, Daniels Canyon Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and school culture. The school encourages active participation from parents and families to create a cohesive educational experience. With a commitment to modern teaching practices and a focus on the "whole child," the school utilizes its resources to offer a balanced program that supports the social, emotional, and intellectual growth of its students within the growing Wasatch County region.

623

Total Students

33.7

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Daniels Canyon School
Demographic	Student Count
White	391
Hispanic	213
Black	3
Asian	1
Two or More	14
American Indian	1

White
391 (62.8%)
Hispanic
213 (34.2%)
Two or More
14 (2.2%)
Black
3 (0.5%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)
American Indian
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:	Wasatch District
Phone:	(435)654-6900
Website:	http://www.wasatch.edu/Domain/1537
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	623
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	151
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	52

* 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 88

Kindergarten 73

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 100

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 102

Grade 5 93