Odyssey School

Odyssey.ogdensd.org

520 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

The Odyssey School, located in Ogden, Utah, is a public charter school that serves students in grades K–8. It is widely recognized for its unique educational philosophy, which centers on the **"Odyssey Approach."** This model prioritizes an integrated, interdisciplinary curriculum designed to foster critical thinking, creativity, and personal responsibility. Rather than relying solely on traditional rote learning, the school emphasizes project-based learning and hands-on experiences that encourage students to connect academic concepts to real-world applications.

A defining characteristic of the Odyssey School is its focus on community and character development. The school maintains a smaller, supportive learning environment where teachers act as facilitators to help students develop "habits of mind" such as persistence, collaboration, and inquiry. By blending rigorous academic standards with a commitment to the "whole child," the school aims to cultivate self-directed learners who are well-prepared for the challenges of high school and beyond.

520

Total Students

25.5

Full-Time Teachers

20.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Odyssey School
Demographic	Student Count
White	96
Hispanic	391
Black	6
Asian	2
Two or More	16
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	8

Hispanic
391 (75.2%)
White
96 (18.5%)
Two or More
16 (3.1%)
Pacific Islander
8 (1.5%)
Black
6 (1.2%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)
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:	Ogden City District
Phone:	(801)737-8400
Website:	http://Odyssey.ogdensd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	520
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	400
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 16

Kindergarten 54

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 78

Grade 6 63