Desert Canyons Elementary School serves 605 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 605 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Desert Canyons Elementary School's student population of 605 students has grown by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 47% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
605 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Desert Canyons Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1

American Indian
1%
1%

Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
12%
20%

Black
1%
1%
White
80%
71%

Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
5%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
24%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Desert Canyons Elementary School?
605 students attend Desert Canyons Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Desert Canyons Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Desert Canyons Elementary School?
Desert Canyons Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than 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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