Glacier Hills Elementary School serves 586 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 586 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Glacier Hills Elementary School's student population of 586 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
586 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Glacier Hills Elementary School is 0.52, which is more 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
20:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
25%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
65%
71%
Hawaiian
3%
2%
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 08/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Glacier Hills Elementary School?
586 students attend Glacier Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Glacier Hills Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Glacier Hills Elementary School?
Glacier Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Glacier Hills Elementary School offer ?
Glacier Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Glacier Hills Elementary School part of?
Glacier Hills Elementary School is part of Canyons School District.
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