Canyon Crest School

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

487 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Canyon Crest Elementary School, located in the foothills of Provo, Utah, is a public school within the Provo City School District that serves students from preschool through sixth grade. The school is known for its strong focus on academic excellence, community involvement, and a nurturing environment. It emphasizes a well-rounded education, integrating core curriculum standards with opportunities for student growth in creative arts, physical education, and social-emotional development.

The school prides itself on fostering a collaborative culture between educators, students, and parents, often leveraging its location near the base of the mountains to encourage outdoor learning and appreciation for the local environment. Canyon Crest is characterized by its dedicated faculty and an active Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) that supports various extracurricular programs and school-wide events. By prioritizing both high achievement and character development, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for success in their future academic endeavors.

487

Total Students

22.7

Full-Time Teachers

21.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Canyon Crest School
Demographic	Student Count
White	348
Hispanic	106
Black	2
Asian	7
Two or More	23
American Indian	1

White
348 (71.5%)
Hispanic
106 (21.8%)
Two or More
23 (4.7%)
Asian
7 (1.4%)
Black
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:	Provo District
Phone:	(801)221-9873
Website:	http://www.canyoncrest.provo.edu/Site_Home/home.htm
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	487
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	75
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 53

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 67

Grade 6 61