Foothills School

schools.jordandistrict.org/foothills/

837 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Foothills Elementary School, located in Riverton, Utah, is a public school within the Jordan School District. Serving students in grades K–6, the school is situated in a growing residential community and emphasizes a supportive academic environment. The school’s curriculum aligns with state standards, focusing on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while also fostering social-emotional development to help students succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

The school is known for its commitment to community involvement and parent engagement, which are cornerstones of its daily operations. Through the efforts of its faculty, staff, and the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA), Foothills Elementary promotes a variety of extracurricular activities and school events that encourage school spirit and student participation. By maintaining a focus on high academic expectations and a welcoming culture, Foothills aims to provide a well-rounded foundation for its students as they progress through their elementary education.

837

Total Students

46.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Foothills School
Demographic	Student Count
White	601
Hispanic	151
Black	5
Asian	14
Two or More	40
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	22

White
601 (71.8%)
Hispanic
151 (18.0%)
Two or More
40 (4.8%)
Pacific Islander
22 (2.6%)
Asian
14 (1.7%)
Black
5 (0.6%)
American Indian
4 (0.5%)

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:	Jordan District
Phone:	(801)302-8599
Website:	http://schools.jordandistrict.org/foothills/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	837
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	127
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	51

* 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

Kindergarten 87

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 135

Grade 3 107

Grade 4 130

Grade 5 133

Grade 6 159

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Foothills School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	87
Grade 1	86
Grade 2	135
Grade 3	107
Grade 4	130
Grade 5	133
Grade 6	159

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Foothills School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	397	47.4%
Male	440	52.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)