Whitesides School

www.davis.k12.ut.us/schools/whitesides/

421 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Whitesides Elementary School, located in Layton, Utah, is a public school operating under the Davis School District. Serving students in the local community, the school is committed to fostering an environment centered on academic growth and personal development. As part of one of Utah’s largest and most established school districts, Whitesides adheres to a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet state standards while preparing students for success in their future educational pursuits.

The school emphasizes a collaborative partnership between educators, students, and families to create a supportive and inclusive learning atmosphere. By leveraging the resources provided by the Davis School District, Whitesides focuses on developing foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking. Through its dedicated staff and community-focused approach, the school strives to cultivate a positive school culture where students are encouraged to reach their full potential both inside and outside the classroom.

421

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Whitesides School
Demographic	Student Count
White	313
Hispanic	70
Black	6
Asian	2
Two or More	22
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	7

White
313 (74.3 %)
Hispanic
70 (16.6 %)
Two or More
22 (5.2 %)
Pacific Islander
7 (1.7 %)
Black
6 (1.4 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)
American Indian
1 (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:	Davis District
Phone:	(801)402-3600
Website:	http://www.davis.k12.ut.us/schools/whitesides/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	421
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	146
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 45

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 54

Grade 6 52

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Whitesides School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	30
Kindergarten	45
Grade 1	68
Grade 2	48
Grade 3	56
Grade 4	68
Grade 5	54
Grade 6	52

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Whitesides School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	214	50.8%
Male	207	49.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)