Foothills School

foothills.nebo.edu/

605 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Foothills Elementary School is a public school located in Salem, Utah, operating as part of the Nebo School District. Serving students in grades K-5, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community involvement. With a focus on foundational skills in core subjects like literacy and mathematics, the school strives to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond while encouraging a lifelong love of learning.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Salem community, emphasizing strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. Beyond the standard curriculum, Foothills Elementary typically offers various extracurricular opportunities and school-wide initiatives designed to promote social-emotional learning and school spirit. By prioritizing a safe and inclusive atmosphere, the school aims to help every child reach their full potential, reflecting the values and educational standards set forth by the Nebo School District.

605

Total Students

26.3

Full-Time Teachers

23.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Foothills School
Demographic	Student Count
White	527
Hispanic	47
Black	3
Two or More	24
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
527 (87.1%)
Hispanic
47 (7.8%)
Two or More
24 (4.0%)
Black
3 (0.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)

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)423-9172
Website:	http://foothills.nebo.edu/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	605
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	69
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 80

Grade 1 90

Grade 2 94

Grade 3 112

Grade 4 107

Grade 5 120

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Foothills School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	2
Kindergarten	80
Grade 1	90
Grade 2	94
Grade 3	112
Grade 4	107
Grade 5	120

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Foothills School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	289	47.8%
Male	316	52.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)