West Kearns School

www.graniteschools.org/el/westkearns/

578 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

West Kearns Elementary, located in Kearns, Utah, is a public school within the Granite School District. The school serves a diverse student population in the suburban Salt Lake Valley, emphasizing a commitment to academic growth, social-emotional learning, and community engagement. By fostering a supportive classroom environment, the school focuses on providing students with the foundational skills necessary for long-term educational success while preparing them for the transition to middle school.

As part of the Granite School District, West Kearns utilizes a standards-based curriculum and offers various resources designed to support student achievement and inclusivity. The school maintains a strong connection to its local community, often coordinating programs that involve parents and families in the learning process. Through a combination of academic instruction and extracurricular opportunities, West Kearns strives to create a safe, collaborative space where students from diverse backgrounds can thrive and reach their full potential.

578

Total Students

28.7

Full-Time Teachers

20.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Kearns School
Demographic	Student Count
White	186
Hispanic	345
Black	5
Asian	8
Two or More	10
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	19

Hispanic
345 (59.7 %)
White
186 (32.2 %)
Pacific Islander
19 (3.3 %)
Two or More
10 (1.7 %)
Asian
8 (1.4 %)
Black
5 (0.9 %)
American Indian
5 (0.9 %)

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:	Granite District
Phone:	(385)646-5073
Website:	http://www.graniteschools.org/el/westkearns/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	578
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	247
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	69

* 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 42

Kindergarten 75

Grade 1 117

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 94

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for West Kearns School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	42
Kindergarten	75
Grade 1	117
Grade 2	88
Grade 3	81
Grade 4	81
Grade 5	94

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for West Kearns School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	296	51.2%
Male	282	48.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)