Escalante Valley School

Iron District
202 N BERYL HWY
BERYL, UT 84714
122 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Escalante Valley School, located in Beryl, Utah, is a unique public educational institution serving students in the Iron County School District. Situated in a remote, rural area, the school functions as a community hub, providing essential K–8 education to families living in the surrounding agricultural valley. Because of its isolated location, the school emphasizes a tight-knit, personalized learning environment where educators can closely monitor individual student progress and foster strong relationships with both students and their families.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state academic standards while adapting to the specific needs of a small, multi-grade classroom setting. Beyond core academics, Escalante Valley School focuses on developing well-rounded students by encouraging community involvement and leveraging technology to bridge the gap between their rural setting and broader educational resources. As a vital part of the Iron County district, the school strives to ensure that despite its small size, students are well-prepared for the transition to secondary education in larger environments.
122
Total Students
8.7
Full-Time Teachers
14.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
83.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    65 (53.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    50 (41.0 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (3.3 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (2.5 %)
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: Iron District
Phone: (435)439-5550
Website: http://evalley.ironk12.org/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 122
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 91
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 11

* 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 21
Kindergarten 10
Grade 1 12
Grade 2 12
Grade 3 20
Grade 4 15
Grade 5 16
Grade 6 16
Gender Ratio