Altara School

altara.canyonsdistrict.org/

560 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Altara Elementary School, located in Sandy, Utah, is a public school serving students in the Canyons School District. As a neighborhood-focused institution, Altara is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community involvement. The school serves a diverse student population and works closely with families to ensure that children have the resources they need to succeed in their foundational years of education.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its integration of modern instructional strategies to meet the evolving needs of its students. Beyond the classroom, Altara promotes a well-rounded educational experience by encouraging student participation in various extracurricular activities and school events. By maintaining strong communication between teachers, parents, and the surrounding community, Altara Elementary strives to create a nurturing culture where every student is encouraged to achieve their personal best.

560

Total Students

25.5

Full-Time Teachers

22.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Altara School
Demographic	Student Count
White	405
Hispanic	101
Black	15
Asian	3
Two or More	33
Pacific Islander	3

White
405 (72.3%)
Hispanic
101 (18.0%)
Two or More
33 (5.9%)
Black
15 (2.7%)
Asian
3 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
3 (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)826-7675
Website:	http://altara.canyonsdistrict.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	560
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	79
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 84

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 98

Grade 3 108

Grade 4 92

Grade 5 90