Granite School

granite.canyonsdistrict.org/

355 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Granite Elementary School, located in Sandy, Utah, is a public school serving students within the Canyons School District. Situated at the base of the Wasatch Mountains, the school is deeply integrated into its local community, fostering an environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and social-emotional growth. The school is known for its commitment to providing a supportive learning atmosphere where students are encouraged to develop critical thinking skills and character, supported by a dedicated staff and active parent involvement.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the rigorous standards of the Canyons School District while incorporating various enrichment opportunities to engage diverse learners. In addition to core subjects, Granite Elementary focuses on building a collaborative school culture through various extracurricular activities and initiatives that promote inclusivity and student leadership. By maintaining strong communication with families and utilizing modern educational tools, Granite Elementary strives to prepare its students for success in their future middle and high school transitions.

355

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

9.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Granite School
Demographic	Student Count
White	305
Hispanic	33
Black	3
Asian	2
Two or More	12

White
305 (85.9 %)
Hispanic
33 (9.3 %)
Two or More
12 (3.4 %)
Black
3 (0.8 %)
Asian
2 (0.6 %)

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:	Canyons District
Phone:	(801)826-8575
Website:	http://granite.canyonsdistrict.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	355
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	32
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 45

Grade 1 36

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 74

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Granite School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	45
Grade 1	36
Grade 2	66
Grade 3	69
Grade 4	65
Grade 5	74

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Granite School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	182	51.3%
Male	173	48.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)