Peruvian Park School

peruvianpark.canyonsdistrict.org/

505 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Peruvian Park Elementary is a public school located in Sandy, Utah, serving students within the Canyons School District. Situated in a suburban residential area, the school is known for fostering a close-knit community atmosphere. It focuses on providing a balanced academic curriculum that emphasizes foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science, while also incorporating programs designed to support the social-emotional development of its students.

As part of the Canyons School District, the school benefits from the district's commitment to modern instructional technology and data-driven teaching methods. Peruvian Park prides itself on maintaining an inclusive environment that encourages parental involvement and community partnerships. With a focus on preparing students for middle school success, the school strives to create a supportive learning environment that caters to the diverse needs of its student population.

505

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Peruvian Park School
Demographic	Student Count
White	353
Hispanic	57
Black	1
Asian	50
Two or More	41
Pacific Islander	3

White
353 (69.9 %)
Hispanic
57 (11.3 %)
Asian
50 (9.9 %)
Two or More
41 (8.1 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.6 %)
Black
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:	Canyons District
Phone:	(801)826-9100
Website:	http://peruvianpark.canyonsdistrict.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	505
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	102
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 62

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 102

Grade 4 91

Grade 5 82

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Peruvian Park School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	62
Grade 1	86
Grade 2	82
Grade 3	102
Grade 4	91
Grade 5	82

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Peruvian Park School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	229	45.3%
Male	276	54.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)