South Mesa Elementary

smes.washk12.org

595 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

South Mesa Elementary is a mid-sized public educational campus located in SAINT GEORGE, UT. Administered by Washington District, the institution operates as a traditional non-charter public school serving approximately 595 enrolled students across grades KG through 05.

Based on official NCES reporting, the campus employs approximately 26.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) classroom teachers with an estimated student-to-teacher ratio of 22.5:1, aligning with standard public school staffing metrics. Approximately 9.1% of students qualify for subsidized meal support under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), including 44 students qualified for free lunch and 10 for reduced-price dining.

Located at 2969 S 3300 East in SAINT GEORGE, UT 84790, South Mesa Elementary serves families zoned within the Washington District attendance area. Academic programming, zoning boundaries, and school bus routes are administered under district guidelines.

595

Total Students

26.5

Full-Time Teachers

22.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

9.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Mesa Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	530
Hispanic	44
Black	5
Asian	1
Two or More	11
Pacific Islander	4

White
530 (89.1%)
Hispanic
44 (7.4%)
Two or More
11 (1.8%)
Black
5 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.7%)
Asian
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:	Washington District
Phone:	(435)634-7030
Website:	http://smes.washk12.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	595
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	44
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 73

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 117

Grade 3 101

Grade 4 112

Grade 5 107

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for South Mesa Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	73
Grade 1	85
Grade 2	117
Grade 3	101
Grade 4	112
Grade 5	107

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for South Mesa Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	268	45%
Male	327	55%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)

George Washington Academy

Charter School 1,013 Students

2277 S 3000 E
ST GEORGE, UT 84790 (0.9 miles away)

Elementary School K - 8th