Willow Canyon School

willowcanyon.canyonsdistrict.org/

356 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Willow Canyon Elementary School, located in Sandy, Utah, is a dedicated member of the Canyons School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a well-rounded academic foundation while fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. With an emphasis on core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science, Willow Canyon works to ensure that students meet rigorous state standards while preparing them for successful transitions to middle school.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Willow Canyon is known for its commitment to the social and emotional well-being of its students. The school actively encourages parent involvement and community engagement, creating a collaborative atmosphere that promotes student growth. By utilizing modern educational resources and emphasizing character development, the school strives to inspire a lifelong love of learning and a sense of citizenship in every student who walks through its doors.

356

Total Students

17.5

Full-Time Teachers

20.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Willow Canyon School
Demographic	Student Count
White	282
Hispanic	37
Black	1
Asian	14
Two or More	18
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
282 (79.2 %)
Hispanic
37 (10.4 %)
Two or More
18 (5.1 %)
Asian
14 (3.9 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.8 %)
Black
1 (0.3 %)
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:	Canyons District
Phone:	(801)826-9625
Website:	http://willowcanyon.canyonsdistrict.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	356
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	52
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 43

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 58

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Willow Canyon School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	43
Grade 1	66
Grade 2	48
Grade 3	73
Grade 4	68
Grade 5	58

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Willow Canyon School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	172	48.3%
Male	184	51.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)