Esperanza School

4956 W 3500 S
WEST VALLEY CITY, UT 84120

www.esperanzaelementary.org

Charter School 575 Students

Elementary School K - 7th

School Overview

Esperanza Elementary, located in West Valley City, Utah, is a unique public charter school dedicated to providing a high-quality, dual-immersion education. The school’s core mission is to promote bilingualism and biliteracy, offering students a rigorous academic environment where they learn to communicate effectively in both English and Spanish. By integrating language learning with core academic subjects, the school aims to prepare students to thrive in an increasingly interconnected global society.

Beyond its academic focus, Esperanza Elementary emphasizes the development of character and community. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive, inclusive culture that encourages students to value diversity and achieve their personal best. With its specific focus on the needs of the West Valley City community, the school serves as a hub for families looking for an educational experience that blends modern pedagogical techniques with a strong commitment to cultural heritage and language proficiency.

575

Total Students

24.5

Full-Time Teachers

23.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Esperanza School
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	560
Black	3

Hispanic
560 (97.4%)
White
12 (2.1%)
Black
3 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Esperanza School
Phone:	(801)305-1450
Website:	http://www.esperanzaelementary.org
Grade Range:	K - 7th
Total Students:	575
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	300
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 90

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 72

Grade 6 58

Grade 7 30

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Esperanza School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	90
Grade 1	85
Grade 2	79
Grade 3	81
Grade 4	80
Grade 5	72
Grade 6	58
Grade 7	30

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Esperanza School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	298	51.8%
Male	277	48.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)