Big Water School

Kane District
825 AARON BURR RD
BIG WATER, UT 84741
43 Students
Elementary School K - 6th
School Overview
Big Water School, located in the remote town of Big Water, Utah, serves as a vital educational hub for students in the surrounding Kane County area. Situated near the border of Arizona and the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, the school operates as a small, community-focused institution that caters to a close-knit population. Because of its isolated location, the school plays an essential role in providing accessible K–8 education to families who would otherwise face long commutes to reach larger district facilities.

As part of the Kane County School District, Big Water School emphasizes a personalized learning environment where multi-age settings and small class sizes are common. The school’s curriculum aligns with state standards while leveraging its unique desert surroundings to integrate place-based learning opportunities. By focusing on fostering strong relationships between teachers, students, and parents, the school maintains a supportive atmosphere that prioritizes individual growth and community involvement despite the challenges inherent in serving a small, rural student body.
43
Total Students
2.0
Full-Time Teachers
21.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
39.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    26 (60.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    10 (23.3 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (9.3 %)
  • Black
    2 (4.7 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (2.3 %)
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: Kane District
Phone: (435)675-5821
Website: http://www.bws.kane.k12.ut.us/
Grade Range: K - 6th
Total Students: 43
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 2.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 21.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 14
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 3

* 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 10
Grade 1 5
Grade 2 7
Grade 3 7
Grade 4 6
Grade 5 7
Grade 6 1
Gender Ratio