Ascent Academies of Utah Farmington

www.ascentutah.org

Charter School 385 Students

Other K - 9th

School Overview

Ascent Academies of Utah (AAU) Farmington is a public charter school serving students in grades K–9. As part of a network of academies throughout Utah, the Farmington campus focuses on a "Schoolwide Enrichment Model" (SEM). This pedagogical approach is designed to provide students with challenging, high-level learning opportunities while tailoring instruction to their specific interests, talents, and academic needs. The school prioritizes a rigorous academic environment intended to prepare students for success in high school and beyond.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, AAU Farmington places a strong emphasis on character development and community involvement. The school operates under a framework of "The Ascent Way," which encourages students to embody specific core values such as integrity, respect, and responsibility. By blending a structured, data-driven academic program with opportunities for creative enrichment and character-based leadership, the school aims to create a well-rounded educational experience that fosters both personal growth and intellectual curiosity in its student body.

385

Total Students

25.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ascent Academies of Utah Farmington
Demographic	Student Count
White	298
Hispanic	43
Black	9
Asian	10
Two or More	21
Pacific Islander	4

White
298 (77.4%)
Hispanic
43 (11.2%)
Two or More
21 (5.5%)
Asian
10 (2.6%)
Black
9 (2.3%)
Pacific Islander
4 (1.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Ascent Academies of Utah
Phone:	(385)220-2200
Website:	http://www.ascentutah.org
Grade Range:	K - 9th
Total Students:	385
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	41
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 38

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 44

Grade 6 44

Grade 7 29

Grade 8 26

Grade 9 31