Mt. Loafer School

www.nebo.edu/mtloafer/index.html

642 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Mt. Loafer Elementary School is a public institution located in Salem, Utah, operating as part of the Nebo School District. The school serves students from kindergarten through fifth grade and is deeply integrated into the local community. It is known for maintaining a focused academic environment that emphasizes foundational learning, character development, and a supportive atmosphere for elementary-aged children.

Beyond its core curriculum, Mt. Loafer focuses on fostering a positive school culture through various student programs and parent involvement initiatives. The school utilizes the resources of the Nebo School District to provide well-rounded educational opportunities, including technology integration and arts engagement. With its strong connection to the Salem community, the school is recognized as a staple for local families, prioritizing student growth and academic preparation for middle school.

642

Total Students

26.5

Full-Time Teachers

24.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mt. Loafer School
Demographic	Student Count
White	563
Hispanic	49
Black	3
Asian	1
Two or More	21
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	4

White
563 (87.7%)
Hispanic
49 (7.6%)
Two or More
21 (3.3%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.6%)
Black
3 (0.5%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)
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:	Nebo District
Phone:	(801)423-2705
Website:	http://www.nebo.edu/mtloafer/index.html
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	642
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	87
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 51

Kindergarten 87

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 102

Grade 3 105

Grade 4 107

Grade 5 102

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Mt. Loafer School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	51
Kindergarten	87
Grade 1	88
Grade 2	102
Grade 3	105
Grade 4	107
Grade 5	102

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Mt. Loafer School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	308	48%
Male	334	52%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)