Beacon Heights School

beaconheights.slcschools.org/

397 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Beacon Heights Elementary School, located in the east bench area of Salt Lake City, Utah, is a public school serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Salt Lake City School District, the school is known for fostering a close-knit community atmosphere and is situated in a quiet residential neighborhood. Its curriculum focuses on core academic standards while emphasizing student engagement, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a supportive learning environment.

The school is well-regarded for its active parent-teacher association and strong community involvement, which help support various extracurricular programs and school-wide initiatives. With a commitment to academic excellence and inclusivity, Beacon Heights aims to prepare its students for middle school by balancing rigorous classroom instruction with opportunities for creative expression and personal growth. The school utilizes its location in the Salt Lake City area to connect students with local resources and provide a well-rounded educational experience.

397

Total Students

21.7

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Beacon Heights School
Demographic	Student Count
White	269
Hispanic	29
Black	6
Asian	49
Two or More	38
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	5

White
269 (67.8 %)
Asian
49 (12.3 %)
Two or More
38 (9.6 %)
Hispanic
29 (7.3 %)
Black
6 (1.5 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (1.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Salt Lake District
Phone:	(801)481-4814
Website:	http://beaconheights.slcschools.org/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	397
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	55
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 18

Kindergarten 53

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 55

Grade 6 63