Howard R. Driggs School

www.graniteschools.org/el/driggs/

466 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Howard R. Driggs Elementary School is a public school located in the Holladay area of Salt Lake City, operating under the Granite School District. The school serves a student population that typically spans from kindergarten through sixth grade. Known for its strong community involvement and academic focus, Driggs aims to provide a well-rounded education that emphasizes both core curriculum standards and personal development in a suburban setting.

The school is recognized for fostering a collaborative environment between educators, parents, and students, often bolstered by an active PTA. Its curriculum is designed to meet the rigorous standards of the Granite School District while utilizing the school's location to provide a stable, traditional learning experience. With a commitment to inclusivity and student achievement, Howard R. Driggs serves as a foundational educational hub for the surrounding families in the Salt Lake Valley.

466

Total Students

18.5

Full-Time Teachers

25.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

6.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Howard R. Driggs School
Demographic	Student Count
White	411
Hispanic	20
Black	2
Asian	21
Two or More	11
Pacific Islander	1

White
411 (88.2 %)
Asian
21 (4.5 %)
Hispanic
20 (4.3 %)
Two or More
11 (2.4 %)
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:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Granite District
Phone:	(385)646-4810
Website:	http://www.graniteschools.org/el/driggs/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	466
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	23
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 27

Kindergarten 42

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 89

Grade 5 78

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Howard R. Driggs School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	27
Kindergarten	42
Grade 1	83
Grade 2	60
Grade 3	87
Grade 4	89
Grade 5	78

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Howard R. Driggs School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	216	46.4%
Male	250	53.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)