C.S. Lewis Academy

www.cslewisacademy.net/

Charter School 291 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

C.S. Lewis Academy, located in Santaquin, Utah, is a public charter school that serves students from kindergarten through ninth grade. Founded on the principle of providing a rigorous academic environment, the school focuses on a classical education model. This approach emphasizes the development of critical thinking, strong character, and a well-rounded understanding of history, literature, and the arts, all while adhering to the core academic standards expected of Utah public schools.

Beyond its academic focus, C.S. Lewis Academy prioritizes a close-knit community atmosphere where parental involvement is highly encouraged. The school’s philosophy is inspired by the writings and values of C.S. Lewis, aiming to foster an environment of intellectual curiosity, integrity, and personal responsibility. By maintaining smaller class sizes and a structured curriculum, the academy seeks to prepare students not only for high school and college success but also to become thoughtful, contributing members of their community.

291

Total Students

15.7

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for C.S. Lewis Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	136
Hispanic	150
Two or More	5

Hispanic
150 (51.5 %)
White
136 (46.7 %)
Two or More
5 (1.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	C.S. Lewis Academy
Phone:	(801)754-3376
Website:	http://www.cslewisacademy.net/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	291
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	101
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 59

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 37

Grade 5 29

Grade 6 21