Monticello Academy

2782 S CORPORATE PARK DRIVE
WEST VALLEY CITY, UT 84120

www.monticelloacademy.net

Charter School 707 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Monticello Academy, located in West Valley City, Utah, is a public charter school that emphasizes a rigorous, classical approach to education. Serving students in grades K–8, the school focuses on a structured academic environment designed to foster critical thinking, strong character development, and a mastery of core subjects. The curriculum is rooted in a traditional pedagogical philosophy, prioritizing foundational skills in language arts, mathematics, science, and history, often supplemented by a focus on citizenship and community responsibility.

The school is known for its commitment to high academic standards and a community-oriented atmosphere. By utilizing a "back-to-basics" instructional model, Monticello Academy aims to ensure that students are well-prepared for high school and beyond. As a public charter, it remains tuition-free and open to the public, operating under a charter that emphasizes accountability and parent involvement to support student success within a disciplined and academically challenging framework.

707

Total Students

35.2

Full-Time Teachers

20.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Monticello Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	168
Hispanic	395
Black	11
Asian	35
Two or More	23
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	73

Hispanic
395 (55.9 %)
White
168 (23.8 %)
Pacific Islander
73 (10.3 %)
Asian
35 (5.0 %)
Two or More
23 (3.3 %)
Black
11 (1.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

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:	Monticello Academy
Phone:	(801)417-8040
Website:	http://www.monticelloacademy.net
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	707
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	324
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	88

* 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 78

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 75

Grade 6 78

Grade 7 76

Grade 8 80

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Monticello Academy
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	78
Grade 1	80
Grade 2	79
Grade 3	80
Grade 4	81
Grade 5	75
Grade 6	78
Grade 7	76
Grade 8	80

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Monticello Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	371	52.5%
Male	336	47.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)