Blind South

www.usdb.org

10 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

The address provided corresponds to the **Utah School for the Deaf and the Blind (USDB) - Orem Campus**, also known as the "Blind South" campus. As part of the broader Utah State Board of Education system, this facility serves as a vital educational resource for students who are blind or visually impaired, providing specialized instruction tailored to their unique learning needs.

The Orem campus focuses on fostering independence and academic success through a curriculum that emphasizes the Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC). This includes instruction in Braille, orientation and mobility training, assistive technology, and daily living skills. By offering a supportive environment with highly trained specialists, the school aims to prepare students for successful transitions into their communities, higher education, or the workforce, ensuring they have the tools necessary to navigate the world with confidence.

Total Students

9.0

Full-Time Teachers

1.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Blind South
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	1
Two or More	3

White
6 (60.0%)
Two or More
3 (30.0%)
Hispanic
1 (10.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
Phone:	(801)629-4718
Website:	http://www.usdb.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	10
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	1.1
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	3
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 7

Kindergarten 3

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Blind South
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	7
Kindergarten	3

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Blind South
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	2	20%
Male	8	80%

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