Philo T. Farnsworth School

3751 S 4225 W
WEST VALLEY CITY, UT 84120

www.graniteschools.org/el/farnsworth/

448 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Philo T. Farnsworth Elementary, located in West Valley City, Utah, is part of the Granite School District. Named after the visionary inventor of the electronic television, the school serves a diverse student population and is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment. The school emphasizes foundational academic skills while encouraging students to explore their interests through various educational programs designed to support individual growth and community engagement.

The school’s website highlights its focus on maintaining strong partnerships between teachers, students, and families to ensure student success. By providing a structured and supportive atmosphere, Farnsworth Elementary strives to prepare its students for the challenges of middle school and beyond. Through a combination of rigorous curriculum and a dedication to student well-being, the faculty works to create a community where students feel empowered to learn, collaborate, and excel in their academic journeys.

448

Total Students

20.5

Full-Time Teachers

21.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Philo T. Farnsworth School
Demographic	Student Count
White	134
Hispanic	234
Black	21
Asian	11
Two or More	18
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	28

Hispanic
234 (52.2%)
White
134 (29.9%)
Pacific Islander
28 (6.2%)
Black
21 (4.7%)
Two or More
18 (4.0%)
Asian
11 (2.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

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)646-4822
Website:	http://www.graniteschools.org/el/farnsworth/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	448
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	181
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* 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 39

Kindergarten 51

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 59

Grade 6 65

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Philo T. Farnsworth School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	39
Kindergarten	51
Grade 1	62
Grade 2	57
Grade 3	51
Grade 4	64
Grade 5	59
Grade 6	65

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Philo T. Farnsworth School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	185	41.3%
Male	263	58.7%

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