Thomas W. Bacchus School

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335 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Thomas W. Bacchus Elementary School is a public institution located in Kearns, Utah, serving students in grades K–6 as part of the Granite School District. The school is named in honor of Thomas W. Bacchus, a historical figure associated with the Hercules Powder Company, which once played a major role in the development of the local area. The school maintains a traditional academic focus, prioritizing foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science while emphasizing a supportive learning environment tailored to the diverse needs of the Kearns community.

Beyond its core curriculum, Bacchus Elementary is committed to fostering a well-rounded student experience through various school-wide initiatives and community engagement efforts. The school utilizes its website to keep families informed about academic calendars, extracurricular opportunities, and district-wide resources. By balancing academic rigor with a focus on student character and community involvement, the school strives to prepare its students for success as they transition to junior high school and beyond.

335

Total Students

14.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thomas W. Bacchus School
Demographic	Student Count
White	117
Hispanic	175
Black	6
Asian	10
Two or More	4
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	19

Hispanic
175 (52.2 %)
White
117 (34.9 %)
Pacific Islander
19 (5.7 %)
Asian
10 (3.0 %)
Black
6 (1.8 %)
Two or More
4 (1.2 %)
American Indian
4 (1.2 %)

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:	Granite District
Phone:	(385)646-4762
Website:	http://bacchuselementary.weebly.com/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	335
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	114
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 57

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 56