Helen M. Knight School

www.grandschools.org/hmk/index.html

686 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Helen M. Knight Elementary School (HMK), located in Moab, Utah, serves as the primary elementary education hub for the Grand County School District. Situated in the heart of the red rock country, the school fosters a learning environment that emphasizes both academic core competencies and the development of strong character. HMK serves a diverse population of young learners, typically ranging from kindergarten through the upper elementary grades, and is deeply integrated into the unique, outdoors-oriented culture of the Moab community.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, the school is known for its commitment to supporting the "whole child" through various extracurricular opportunities and community partnerships. By leveraging its proximity to the region's unique geography, HMK often incorporates local themes into its programming, encouraging students to develop a sense of stewardship for their environment. The school remains a focal point for families in Moab, striving to provide a foundation for long-term academic success while maintaining a supportive, inclusive atmosphere for its students and staff.

686

Total Students

36.4

Full-Time Teachers

18.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Helen M. Knight School
Demographic	Student Count
White	433
Hispanic	185
Black	3
Asian	4
Two or More	10
American Indian	50

White
433 (63.2%)
Hispanic
185 (27.0%)
American Indian
50 (7.3%)
Two or More
10 (1.5%)
Asian
4 (0.6%)
Black
3 (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:	Grand District
Phone:	(435)259-7350
Website:	http://www.grandschools.org/hmk/index.html
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	686
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	259
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	46

* 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

Kindergarten 68

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 90

Grade 3 111

Grade 4 100

Grade 5 106

Grade 6 119