Water Canyon School

Washington District
250 W Newel Avenue
HILDALE, UT 84784
276 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Water Canyon School, located in Hildale, Utah, is a K-12 public school serving the unique educational needs of the Short Creek community. As part of the Washington County School District, the school functions as a centralized hub for local students, offering a comprehensive academic program that spans from elementary education through high school graduation. The school is known for its commitment to providing a stable, inclusive learning environment for a population that has experienced significant social and structural transitions over the past decade.

Beyond its core curriculum, Water Canyon School emphasizes community integration and student development through extracurricular activities, athletics, and vocational opportunities. The faculty and administration focus on fostering academic growth while addressing the specific cultural and educational challenges of the region. By providing a traditional public school experience in a geographically remote area, the institution plays a critical role in expanding educational access and preparing its diverse student body for post-secondary success.
276
Total Students
12.5
Full-Time Teachers
22.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
71.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    245 (88.8%)
  • Hispanic
    19 (6.9%)
  • Two or More
    6 (2.2%)
  • American Indian
    4 (1.4%)
  • Black
    1 (0.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (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: Washington District
Phone: (435)874-1182
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 276
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 12.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 22.1
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 172
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 24

* 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 32
Grade 1 24
Grade 2 38
Grade 3 28
Grade 4 38
Grade 5 39
Grade 6 30
Gender Ratio
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