Silver Mesa School

silvermesa.canyonsdistrict.org/

577 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Silver Mesa Elementary School, located in Sandy, Utah, is a prominent member of the Canyons School District. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on fostering a supportive, inclusive community. The school emphasizes a well-rounded education, integrating core curriculum standards with opportunities for social-emotional growth, ensuring that students develop both the foundational skills and the confidence necessary for future success.

The school is known for its active parent community and its dedication to personalized learning. By leveraging the resources of the Canyons School District, Silver Mesa incorporates modern technology and diverse teaching strategies to accommodate different learning styles. The campus culture prioritizes safety, student engagement, and strong partnerships between families and faculty, making it a focal point for the surrounding Sandy neighborhood.

577

Total Students

27.5

Full-Time Teachers

21.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Silver Mesa School
Demographic	Student Count
White	456
Hispanic	83
Black	8
Asian	7
Two or More	19
Pacific Islander	4

White
456 (79.0 %)
Hispanic
83 (14.4 %)
Two or More
19 (3.3 %)
Black
8 (1.4 %)
Asian
7 (1.2 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.7 %)

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)826-9400
Website:	http://silvermesa.canyonsdistrict.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	577
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	66
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 75

Grade 1 97

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 110

Grade 4 103

Grade 5 100

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Silver Mesa School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	75
Grade 1	97
Grade 2	92
Grade 3	110
Grade 4	103
Grade 5	100

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Silver Mesa School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	278	48.2%
Male	299	51.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)