Summit Academy

1940 W. 14400 S.
BLUFFDALE, UT 84065

www.summitacademyschools.org

Charter School 470 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Summit Academy in Bluffdale is a public charter school serving students in grades K-8. As part of a larger network of Summit Academy schools in Utah, the Bluffdale campus emphasizes a structured academic environment grounded in the Core Knowledge curriculum. This approach is designed to provide students with a broad base of academic content, focusing on building a deep foundation in subjects like history, geography, literature, and science, alongside a strong emphasis on foundational literacy and mathematics.

Beyond its academic rigor, Summit Academy focuses on character development through a program known as the "Summit Way." This framework encourages students to embody specific core virtues—such as integrity, responsibility, and respect—within their daily interactions and learning. By combining a knowledge-rich curriculum with a focus on character education and consistent behavioral expectations, the school aims to prepare students for high school success while fostering a supportive, community-oriented learning atmosphere.

470

Total Students

22.7

Full-Time Teachers

20.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Summit Academy - Bluffdale
Demographic	Student Count
White	362
Hispanic	64
Black	9
Asian	11
Two or More	23
Pacific Islander	1

White
362 (77.0 %)
Hispanic
64 (13.6 %)
Two or More
23 (4.9 %)
Asian
11 (2.3 %)
Black
9 (1.9 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Summit Academy
Phone:	(801)254-9488
Website:	http://www.summitacademyschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	470
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	85
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 77

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 52

Grade 6 49