Bennion School

5775 S SIERRA GRANDE DR
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84118

www.graniteschools.org/el/bennion/

447 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Bennion Elementary School, located in Salt Lake City, Utah, is a public school serving the Granite School District. Situated in a residential area, the school focuses on providing a foundational education to students in its community, emphasizing core academic subjects while fostering a supportive environment for diverse learners. As part of a large, diverse school district, Bennion Elementary utilizes the Granite School District’s curriculum standards to prepare students for middle school through a combination of traditional instruction and developmental support.

The school is dedicated to creating a welcoming atmosphere for families and prioritizes community involvement to enhance the student experience. By maintaining a focus on literacy, mathematics, and social development, Bennion aims to equip students with the essential skills needed for long-term academic success. Through its digital presence and partnership with the district, the school works to keep parents informed and involved, ensuring that students receive a well-rounded elementary education within a stable and structured classroom setting.

447

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bennion School
Demographic	Student Count
White	240
Hispanic	139
Black	10
Asian	20
Two or More	24
Pacific Islander	14

White
240 (53.7%)
Hispanic
139 (31.1%)
Two or More
24 (5.4%)
Asian
20 (4.5%)
Pacific Islander
14 (3.1%)
Black
10 (2.2%)

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:	Granite District
Phone:	(385)646-4774
Website:	http://www.graniteschools.org/el/bennion/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	447
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	97
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 39

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 77