Ascent Academies of Utah

5685 West Cilma Drive
WEST VALLEY CITY, UT 84128

Charter School 475 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Ascent Academies of Utah - West Valley is a public charter school serving students in grades K-9. As part of a network of schools across Utah, it operates under a mission to provide a rigorous, content-rich, and structured academic environment. The school utilizes the "Schoolwide Enrichment Model" and emphasizes the Core Knowledge Sequence, which is designed to build a broad base of academic knowledge through a sequenced, cumulative curriculum that focuses on building student literacy and general background knowledge.

The school is known for its focus on character development and a strong partnership between educators, students, and parents. By maintaining a structured classroom environment and holding high expectations for both academics and behavior, Ascent Academies aims to prepare students for success in high school and beyond. Located in West Valley City, the campus serves the local community by offering an alternative to traditional district schooling, prioritizing a blend of direct instruction and project-based learning opportunities to foster student engagement.

475

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ascent Academies of Utah - West Valley
Demographic	Student Count
White	178
Hispanic	230
Black	10
Asian	16
Two or More	21
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	19

Hispanic
230 (48.4 %)
White
178 (37.5 %)
Two or More
21 (4.4 %)
Pacific Islander
19 (4.0 %)
Asian
16 (3.4 %)
Black
10 (2.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Ascent Academies of Utah
Phone:	(801)685-0228
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	475
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	198
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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 64

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 53

Grade 6 52

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Ascent Academies of Utah - West Valley
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	64
Grade 1	77
Grade 2	80
Grade 3	75
Grade 4	74
Grade 5	53
Grade 6	52

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Ascent Academies of Utah - West Valley
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	223	46.9%
Male	252	53.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)