Parowan School

Iron District
128 W 100 N
PAROWAN, UT 84761
420 Students
Elementary School K - 6th
School Overview
Parowan Elementary School, located in the historic town of Parowan, Utah, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Iron County School District. As a community-centered school, it is dedicated to fostering both academic excellence and personal growth for students in the primary grades. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to develop critical thinking skills, literacy, and a strong sense of citizenship, all while benefiting from the small-town values and close-knit atmosphere that characterize the Parowan community.

Beyond its core curriculum, Parowan Elementary is deeply integrated into the local culture of Iron County. The school prioritizes strong partnerships between teachers, parents, and the broader community to ensure that students receive a well-rounded education. By utilizing modern instructional practices and maintaining a focus on student engagement, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in higher grades while nurturing their curiosity and long-term love for learning.
420
Total Students
21.1
Full-Time Teachers
19.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
47.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    363 (86.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    38 (9.0 %)
  • Two or More
    12 (2.9 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.7 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.5 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.5 %)
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: Iron District
Phone: (435)477-3368
Website: http://pes.ironk12.org/
Grade Range: K - 6th
Total Students: 420
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 130
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
Kindergarten 47
Grade 1 58
Grade 2 64
Grade 3 85
Grade 4 55
Grade 5 56
Grade 6 55
Gender Ratio