Calvin S. Smith School

www.graniteschools.org/el/smith/

525 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Calvin S. Smith Elementary School is a public school located in Taylorsville, Utah, serving students within the Granite School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, personal development, and community engagement. By providing a structured curriculum and a variety of educational resources, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for success in their future academic endeavors while promoting the core values of citizenship and character.

Beyond the standard classroom experience, Calvin S. Smith Elementary places a strong emphasis on collaboration between teachers, students, and families. The school utilizes its official district website to maintain transparent communication, providing parents with essential information regarding school policies, calendars, and educational programs. Through its dedication to fostering a safe and inclusive atmosphere, the school strives to ensure that every student has the tools and encouragement necessary to meet their individual potential.

525

Total Students

21.5

Full-Time Teachers

24.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Calvin S. Smith School
Demographic	Student Count
White	355
Hispanic	93
Black	5
Asian	29
Two or More	28
Pacific Islander	14

White
355 (67.7%)
Hispanic
93 (17.7%)
Asian
29 (5.5%)
Two or More
28 (5.3%)
Pacific Islander
14 (2.7%)
Black
5 (1.0%)

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)646-5020
Website:	http://www.graniteschools.org/el/smith/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	525
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	81
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 30

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 90

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 94