Mountainside School

www.ccsdut.org/Mountainside.cfm

500 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Mountainside Elementary School, located in the rural community of Mendon, Utah, is a public school operating under the Cache County School District. Serving students in the surrounding area, the school focuses on providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic achievement, character development, and a supportive learning environment. As part of a district known for its community-oriented approach, Mountainside strives to maintain strong partnerships between educators, students, and local families to foster a positive school culture.

The school is characterized by its commitment to student success within a small-town atmosphere, offering a curriculum aligned with state standards while encouraging extracurricular engagement. By utilizing the resources of the Cache County School District, Mountainside Elementary provides students with essential tools and technology to prepare them for middle school and beyond. Through a combination of traditional classroom instruction and a focus on community values, the school serves as a central hub for the families of Mendon, prioritizing both educational growth and social-emotional well-being.

500

Total Students

22.4

Full-Time Teachers

22.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mountainside School
Demographic	Student Count
White	455
Hispanic	24
Asian	2
Two or More	10
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	3

White
455 (91.0 %)
Hispanic
24 (4.8 %)
Two or More
10 (2.0 %)
American Indian
6 (1.2 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.6 %)
Asian
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:	Cache District
Phone:	(435)792-7688
Website:	http://www.ccsdut.org/Mountainside.cfm
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	500
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	64
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 34

Kindergarten 57

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 68

Grade 6 78