Canyon Rim Academy

(801)474-2066

www.canyonrimacademy.org

Charter School 518 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Canyon Rim Academy is a public charter school located in the Millcreek area of Salt Lake City, Utah. Serving students from kindergarten through sixth grade, the school is known for its commitment to a back-to-basics academic approach. It emphasizes a structured learning environment with a strong focus on core subjects, including mathematics, reading, and writing, often utilizing the Core Knowledge sequence to ensure a well-rounded and consistent curriculum for all students.

Beyond its rigorous academic focus, the school places a significant emphasis on character development and community involvement. Canyon Rim Academy operates on a model that encourages high levels of parental engagement and values the partnership between families and educators. By maintaining smaller class sizes and fostering a cohesive school culture, the academy aims to provide an individualized educational experience that prepares students for success in secondary education and beyond.

518

Total Students

23.1

Full-Time Teachers

22.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

6.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Canyon Rim Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	447
Hispanic	34
Black	2
Asian	15
Two or More	19
Pacific Islander	1

White
447 (86.3 %)
Hispanic
34 (6.6 %)
Two or More
19 (3.7 %)
Asian
15 (2.9 %)
Black
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Canyon Rim Academy
Phone:	(801)474-2066
Website:	http://www.canyonrimacademy.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	518
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	31
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 66

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 75

Grade 6 67