Rock Canyon School

www.rockcanyon.provo.edu/Site_Home/home.htm

490 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Rock Canyon Elementary is a public school located in Provo, Utah, serving students from kindergarten through sixth grade. As part of the Provo City School District, the school is known for its strong emphasis on academic excellence, character development, and creating a supportive, inclusive community for its diverse student body. The school prides itself on fostering a "growth mindset" among students, encouraging them to challenge themselves and take ownership of their learning journeys in a safe and structured environment.

The school places a significant focus on parental involvement and community collaboration, which are central to its operational philosophy. Its curriculum is designed to meet rigorous state standards while incorporating supplemental programs that enrich the educational experience, such as technology integration, arts, and physical education. By maintaining a focus on both high academic achievement and the emotional well-being of its students, Rock Canyon strives to prepare its graduates for success in middle school and beyond.

490

Total Students

22.8

Full-Time Teachers

21.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rock Canyon School
Demographic	Student Count
White	382
Hispanic	51
Black	7
Asian	12
Two or More	18
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	18

White
382 (78.0%)
Hispanic
51 (10.4%)
Two or More
18 (3.7%)
Pacific Islander
18 (3.7%)
Asian
12 (2.4%)
Black
7 (1.4%)
American Indian
2 (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:	Provo District
Phone:	(801)374-4935
Website:	http://www.rockcanyon.provo.edu/Site_Home/home.htm
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	490
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	83
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 2

Kindergarten 52

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 85

Grade 6 89