Central School

596 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Central School, located at 95 N 400 E in Pleasant Grove, Utah, is a historic and foundational institution within the Alpine School District. As one of the long-standing educational landmarks in the city, the school has played a significant role in the community's history, often serving as a symbol of Pleasant Grove’s early growth and its ongoing commitment to public education. The building itself reflects the traditional architectural charm characteristic of Pleasant Grove’s older districts, maintaining a sense of heritage while continuing to serve local students.

Today, Central School functions as a key part of the local elementary education system, fostering a tight-knit community atmosphere. Its central location makes it highly accessible to families in the area, and it is known for maintaining the small-town feel that Pleasant Grove is famous for, despite the rapid growth of the surrounding Utah County region. The school is dedicated to providing a foundational academic experience, emphasizing core curriculum and community involvement to support the development of its young student body.

596

Total Students

27.6

Full-Time Teachers

21.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central School
Demographic	Student Count
White	440
Hispanic	120
Black	3
Asian	2
Two or More	24
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	5

White
440 (73.8%)
Hispanic
120 (20.1%)
Two or More
24 (4.0%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.8%)
Black
3 (0.5%)
Asian
2 (0.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

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:	Alpine District
Phone:	(801)610-8104
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	596
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	138
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* 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 3

Kindergarten 62

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 96

Grade 4 88

Grade 5 85

Grade 6 96

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Central School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	3
Kindergarten	62
Grade 1	89
Grade 2	77
Grade 3	96
Grade 4	88
Grade 5	85
Grade 6	96

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Central School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	286	48%
Male	310	52%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)

John Hancock Charter School

Charter School 179 Students

125 N 100 E
PLEASANT GROVE, UT 84062 (0.2 miles away)

Elementary School K - 8th