LaVerkin School

Washington District
51 W CENTER
LA VERKIN, UT 84745
411 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
La Verkin Elementary School, located in La Verkin, Utah, serves as a cornerstone of the local community within the Washington County School District. Committed to academic excellence and student development, the school provides a nurturing environment for students in the elementary grade levels. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the faculty aims to foster both intellectual growth and the social-emotional well-being of their young learners, preparing them for success as they transition into middle school.

The school is deeply integrated into the unique landscape of Southern Utah, emphasizing a collaborative partnership between educators, parents, and the broader La Verkin community. Through its commitment to high standards and inclusive practices, La Verkin Elementary strives to create an engaging atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their interests, develop critical thinking skills, and build a strong foundation for lifelong learning. For families looking for specific information regarding school policies, extracurricular opportunities, or academic calendars, the school maintains an active web presence at http://lves.washk12.org.
411
Total Students
20.5
Full-Time Teachers
20.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
58.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    349 (84.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    39 (9.5 %)
  • Two or More
    12 (2.9 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (1.0 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    4 (1.0 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.7 %)
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: Washington District
Phone: (435)635-4619
Website: http://lves.washk12.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 411
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 20.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 20.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 171
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 70

* 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 30
Kindergarten 59
Grade 1 59
Grade 2 63
Grade 3 60
Grade 4 58
Grade 5 82
Gender Ratio
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