Pony Express School

3985 E SMITH RANCH RD
EAGLE MOUNTAIN, UT 84005

ponyexpress.alpinedistrict.org/

1,128 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Pony Express Elementary School, located in Eagle Mountain, Utah, is part of the Alpine School District. The school serves a growing suburban community and is committed to providing a foundational academic experience for students in grades K-6. With a focus on both academic achievement and character development, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential through a comprehensive curriculum that aligns with state standards.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Eagle Mountain community, fostering strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. Beyond core subjects like literacy and mathematics, Pony Express Elementary promotes an inclusive atmosphere that prioritizes student well-being and community engagement. By leveraging the resources of the Alpine School District, the school provides various extracurricular opportunities and technological integration to ensure that students are well-prepared for their future educational journeys.

1,128

Total Students

41.6

Full-Time Teachers

27.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pony Express School
Demographic	Student Count
White	893
Hispanic	139
Black	6
Asian	7
Two or More	50
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	31

White
893 (79.2 %)
Hispanic
139 (12.3 %)
Two or More
50 (4.4 %)
Pacific Islander
31 (2.7 %)
Asian
7 (0.6 %)
Black
6 (0.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)

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:	Alpine District
Phone:	(801)610-8714
Website:	http://ponyexpress.alpinedistrict.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	1,128
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	27.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	194
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* 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 82

Kindergarten 150

Grade 1 160

Grade 2 154

Grade 3 150

Grade 4 134

Grade 5 151

Grade 6 147

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Pony Express School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	82
Kindergarten	150
Grade 1	160
Grade 2	154
Grade 3	150
Grade 4	134
Grade 5	151
Grade 6	147

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Pony Express School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	552	48.9%
Male	576	51.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)