Crescent School

crescent.canyonsdistrict.org/

423 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Crescent Elementary School, located in Sandy, Utah, is part of the Canyons School District and serves students from kindergarten through fifth grade. The school places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive community atmosphere while maintaining a focus on academic achievement. By utilizing the Canyons District curriculum, Crescent provides a structured educational environment designed to meet state standards while catering to the individual developmental needs of its young students.

Beyond core academics, Crescent Elementary is known for its commitment to student well-being and active parental involvement. The school community works to create a safe, inclusive setting that encourages curiosity and character development. With access to modern district resources and a dedicated faculty, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to middle school by building a solid foundation in literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking skills.

423

Total Students

21.7

Full-Time Teachers

19.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Crescent School
Demographic	Student Count
White	274
Hispanic	105
Black	5
Asian	8
Two or More	27
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
274 (64.8 %)
Hispanic
105 (24.8 %)
Two or More
27 (6.4 %)
Asian
8 (1.9 %)
Black
5 (1.2 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.7 %)
American Indian
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)826-8200
Website:	http://crescent.canyonsdistrict.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	423
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	133
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* 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 83

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 74