South Summit School

South Summit District
535 E 300 S
KAMAS, UT 84036
540 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
School Overview
South Summit Elementary School, located in the rural community of Kamas, Utah, serves as a foundational institution within the South Summit School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school strives to prepare young learners for their future educational journeys while maintaining a close connection to the values and spirit of the local Kamas Valley community.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, South Summit Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and student character development. The school utilizes various resources and extracurricular programs to encourage collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking among its pupils. With a commitment to maintaining small-town educational standards, the school staff works closely with parents and the broader community to ensure that every student has access to the tools and environment necessary to succeed in a rapidly evolving world.
540
Total Students
28.0
Full-Time Teachers
19.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    460 (85.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    74 (13.7 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (0.7 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.4 %)
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: South Summit District
Phone: (435)783-4318
Website: http://www.ssummit.k12.ut.us/ElementarySchool.cfm?subpage=229535
Grade Range: Pre-K - 4th
Total Students: 540
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 70
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 17

* 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 47
Kindergarten 98
Grade 1 94
Grade 2 87
Grade 3 92
Grade 4 122
Gender Ratio