Paradise Canyon

dses.washk12.org

478 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Dixie Sun Elementary, located in St. George, Utah, is a public school operating under the Washington County School District. Situated in a region known for its rapid growth and scenic desert landscape, the school serves as a foundational educational hub for the local community. The institution focuses on providing a comprehensive core curriculum designed to meet state educational standards, fostering academic growth for students in their primary years.

Beyond its academic mission, Dixie Sun Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and student development. By maintaining a structured and supportive learning environment, the school encourages both personal responsibility and collaborative learning among its student body. The school’s digital presence and location in the heart of St. George reflect its role as a key contributor to the broader Washington County educational network, dedicated to preparing young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.

478

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Paradise Canyon
Demographic	Student Count
White	139
Hispanic	298
Black	5
Asian	2
Two or More	22
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
298 (62.3 %)
White
139 (29.1 %)
Two or More
22 (4.6 %)
American Indian
9 (1.9 %)
Black
5 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.6 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)

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:	Washington District
Phone:	(435)673-8978
Website:	http://dses.washk12.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	478
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	258
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	66

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 23

Kindergarten 79

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 69

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Paradise Canyon
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	23
Kindergarten	79
Grade 1	78
Grade 2	77
Grade 3	79
Grade 4	73
Grade 5	69

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Paradise Canyon
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	230	48.1%
Male	248	51.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)