Desert Canyons Elementary School serves 670 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 670 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50% in UT)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Desert Canyons Elementary School's student population of 670 students has grown by 60% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 68% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
670 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Desert Canyons Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
13%
21%
Black
1%
1%
White
77%
69%
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Desert Canyons Elementary School?
670 students attend Desert Canyons Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Desert Canyons Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Desert Canyons Elementary School?
Desert Canyons Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Desert Canyons Elementary School offer ?
Desert Canyons Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Desert Canyons Elementary School part of?
Desert Canyons Elementary School is part of Washington School District.
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