East Sandy School

eastsandy.canyonsdistrict.org/

364 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

East Sandy Elementary, located in the Canyons School District in Sandy, Utah, serves students from preschool through fifth grade. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and fostering a supportive, community-oriented learning environment. With a curriculum that emphasizes foundational literacy and numeracy, the school encourages students to develop critical thinking skills while promoting social-emotional growth through dedicated staff and active parent involvement.

The school places a strong focus on creating a well-rounded educational experience by offering various extracurricular opportunities and integrating technology into the classroom. As part of the Canyons School District, East Sandy benefits from district-wide initiatives aimed at preparing students for future success in a diverse and evolving world. By maintaining a balance between rigorous academics and a nurturing culture, the school strives to provide a safe and engaging space for every child in the community to reach their full potential.

364

Total Students

20.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Sandy School
Demographic	Student Count
White	243
Hispanic	84
Black	8
Asian	9
Two or More	15
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

White
243 (66.8%)
Hispanic
84 (23.1%)
Two or More
15 (4.1%)
Asian
9 (2.5%)
Black
8 (2.2%)
American Indian
3 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
2 (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:	Canyons District
Phone:	(801)826-8425
Website:	http://eastsandy.canyonsdistrict.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	364
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	109
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

Kindergarten 59

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 74

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for East Sandy School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	59
Grade 1	51
Grade 2	65
Grade 3	61
Grade 4	54
Grade 5	74

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for East Sandy School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	176	48.4%
Male	188	51.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)