Loa School

Wayne District
50 S 100 E
LOA, UT 84747
254 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Based on the information available for Loa Elementary School, here is a summary description:

Loa Elementary School is a public institution located in the small, rural community of Loa, Utah. As part of the Wayne School District, the school serves as a central pillar for the local community, providing education for students in the surrounding region of Wayne County. Given its setting in a remote, high-desert environment, the school maintains a close-knit atmosphere where staff and families work collaboratively to support the educational and social development of their students.

The school focuses on providing a foundational academic experience, emphasizing core subjects while fostering a supportive learning environment tailored to the needs of a small-town student body. Through its digital presence, the school facilitates communication between educators and families, offering resources and updates to ensure parents stay connected to their children’s academic progress. As a vital local institution, Loa Elementary remains dedicated to preparing its students for success as they transition into the higher grade levels within the Wayne School District.
254
Total Students
14.9
Full-Time Teachers
17.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
52.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    216 (85.0%)
  • Hispanic
    27 (10.6%)
  • Two or More
    9 (3.5%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.8%)
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: Wayne District
Phone: (435)836-2851
Website: http://www.loaelementaryschool.weebly.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 254
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 14.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 92
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 41

* 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 43
Kindergarten 19
Grade 1 28
Grade 2 26
Grade 3 32
Grade 4 33
Grade 5 40
Grade 6 33
Gender Ratio