Bryce Valley School

Garfield District
500 W CENTER
TROPIC, UT 84776
157 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Bryce Valley School, located in Tropic, Utah, serves as a vital educational anchor for the rural communities near Bryce Canyon National Park. As part of the Garfield County School District, the school operates as a K-12 institution, providing a unique, small-town learning environment where students from elementary through high school years are educated under one roof. This configuration fosters a close-knit campus culture, allowing for strong relationships between students, staff, and the surrounding community.

The school is deeply integrated into its scenic Southern Utah surroundings, often leveraging its proximity to unique geological landmarks for place-based learning opportunities. With a focus on academic achievement and personal growth, Bryce Valley School maintains a supportive atmosphere that emphasizes individual attention. By offering a comprehensive curriculum within a remote, quiet setting, the school prepares its students for future success while preserving the values and collaborative spirit of the Tropic community.
157
Total Students
8.3
Full-Time Teachers
18.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
33.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    95 (60.5%)
  • Hispanic
    56 (35.7%)
  • American Indian
    4 (2.5%)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.6%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.6%)
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: Garfield District
Phone: (435)679-8619
Website: http://www.bves.garfield.k12.ut.us/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 157
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 36
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 17

* 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 26
Kindergarten 15
Grade 1 13
Grade 2 22
Grade 3 25
Grade 4 19
Grade 5 22
Grade 6 15
Gender Ratio