Desert Canyons Elementary

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Desert Canyons Elementary ranks 163 rd of 561 Utah elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Desert Canyons Elementary is a public elementary school located in Saint George, Utah, serving 510 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Washington District, which is ranked 35 out of 98 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

One of the key strengths of Desert Canyons Elementary is its consistently high academic performance. The school consistently outperforms the Washington District and the state of Utah in proficiency rates across all grade levels and subject areas, including English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 61.6% of 3rd graders, 45.1% of 4th graders, and 56% of 5th graders at Desert Canyons Elementary were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the district's 49.4%, 45%, and 51.9%, respectively, and the state's 46.7%, 44%, and 48.3%.

When compared to nearby schools, Desert Canyons Elementary stands out in terms of its academic performance, with consistently higher proficiency rates across grade levels and subject areas. However, the school has a relatively homogeneous student population, with 83.33% of students identifying as White in the 2022-2023 school year, which is significantly higher than the racial diversity of some nearby schools, such as Heritage School (64.42% White) and Bloomington School (82.81% White). Additionally, Desert Canyons Elementary has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 18.04% in the 2022-2023 school year, which is lower than the rates of some nearby schools.

Detail:

Public K-5

3101 E Rimrunner Drive
Saint George, UT 84790

(435) 632-5794

District: Washington District

SchoolDigger Rank:
163^rd of 561 Utah Elementary Schools

Students who attend Desert Canyons Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Sunrise Ridge Intermediate
High:	Desert Hills High

Student/teacher ratio: 22.0

Number of students: 605

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.7%

Hispanic:

11.7%

Two or more races:

4.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 19.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Desert Canyons Elementary ranks better than 70.9% of elementary schools in Utah. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.65. (See more...)

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Desert Canyons Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Desert Canyons Elementary 163^rd of 561 Utah public elementary schools. (See Desert Canyons Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Washington District:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington District 35^th of 98 Utah school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Desert Canyons Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	UT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	69.65	163^rd	561	70.9%

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Rank History for White students at Desert Canyons Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	UT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	62.15	148^th	429	65.5%

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Data source: test scores: Utah State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Utah State Board of Education

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2022	353	2	1	47	3	3	8	417
2023	425	5	1	54	3	2	20	510
2024	488	7	1	71	5	4	29	605

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Desert Canyons Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	417	18.9	22.0	19.2
2023	510	25.0	20.4	18
2024	605	27.5	22.0	19.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Desert Canyons Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	417	18.9	22.0	19.2
2023	510	25.0	20.4	18
2024	605	27.5	22.0	19.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Schools Near Desert Canyons Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				RISE English Language Arts (2024)					RISE Mathematics (2024)					RISE Science (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	RISE English Language Arts 3rd Grade	RISE English Language Arts 4th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 5th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 6th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 7th Grade	RISE Mathematics 3rd Grade	RISE Mathematics 4th Grade	RISE Mathematics 5th Grade	RISE Mathematics 6th Grade	RISE Mathematics 7th Grade	RISE Science 4th Grade	RISE Science 5th Grade	RISE Science 6th Grade	RISE Science 7th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Desert Canyons Elementary	Public	K-5	3101 E Rimrunner Drive	Saint George	84790	Washington County	Washington District	No	No	No	No	(435) 632-5794	605	28	22.0	19.7%	488 (80.7%)	7 (1.2%)	71 (11.7%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (0.8%)	4 (0.7%)	29 (4.8%)	69.7	163^rd of 561 public elementary schools	70.9%					(n/a)	61.6	45.1	56.0			70.4	55.0	46.4			58.8	60.1
Little Valley School	Public	PK, KG-5	2330 E Horseman Park Dr (3000	St George	84790	Washington County	Washington District	No	No	No	No	(435) 652-4771	622	32	19.7	9.5%	570 (91.6%)	3 (0.5%)	36 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.1%)	74.7	128^th of 561 public elementary schools	77.2%		75.7	120^th of 561 public elementary schools	78.6%	8	56.2	51.4	57.9			57.7	64.1	55.9			62.5	64.2			$6,926	$562	$6,364
South Mesa Elementary	Public	K-5	2969 S 3300 East	Saint George	84790	Washington County	Washington District	No	No	No	No	(435) 634-7030	593	27	22.3	12.0%	526 (88.7%)	6 (1.0%)	43 (7.3%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (0.8%)	7 (1.2%)	5 (0.8%)	79.4	94^th of 561 public elementary schools	83.2%		73.7	127^th of 561 public elementary schools	77.4%	33	70.1	58.0	60.2			77.3	60.0	55.9			63.0	55.4
Washington Preschool	Public	PK	951 Brigham Rd	St George	84790	Washington County	Washington District	No	No	No	No	(435) 652-4709	532	17	31.2	47.2%	339 (63.7%)	3 (0.6%)	128 (24.1%)	11 (2.1%)	8 (1.5%)	15 (2.8%)	28 (5.3%)								(n/a)
Southern Utah School of the Deaf	Public	PK, KG-2	919 East Brigham Road	Saint George	84790	Washington County	Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind	No	No	No	No	(801) 431-5103	9	10	.8	33.3%	5 (55.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (22.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (11.1%)								(n/a)
Bloomington Hills School	Public	PK, KG-5	919 E Brigham Rd	St George	84790	Washington County	Washington District	No	No	No	No	(435) 674-6495	491	25	19.7	48.7%	376 (76.6%)	4 (0.8%)	64 (13.0%)	5 (1.0%)	5 (1.0%)	11 (2.2%)	26 (5.3%)	50.9	286^th of 561 public elementary schools	49.0%		59.1	224^th of 561 public elementary schools	60.1%	62	50.0	44.6	46.5			50.0	47.6	44.2			48.2	50.0			$7,324	$564	$6,760
George Washington Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	2277 S 3000 E	St George	84790	Washington County	George Washington Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(435) 673-2232	995	47	21.3	23.0%	746 (75.0%)	3 (0.3%)	152 (15.3%)	25 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (0.9%)	60 (6.0%)	70.1	159^th of 561 public elementary schools	71.7%		82.7	83^rd of 561 public elementary schools	85.2%	76	62.6	54.3	55.3	57.6	74.7	64.9	56.6	53.1	16.0	67.8	65.9	64.1	67.3	75.6	$5,339	$247	$5,093
Crimson View School	Public	PK, KG-5	2835 East 2000 South	St George	84790	Washington County	Washington District	No	No	No	No	(435) 634-7000	551	28	20.0	14.5%	475 (86.2%)	2 (0.4%)	52 (9.4%)	4 (0.7%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	15 (2.7%)	95	11^th of 561 public elementary schools	98.0%		96	7^th of 561 public elementary schools	98.8%	4	68.9	68.9	75.5			79.5	75.5	77.2			79.6	81.0			$7,087	$603	$6,484
Bloomington School	Public	PK, KG-5	425 Man O War Rd	St George	84790	Washington County	Washington District	No	No	No	No	(435) 673-6266	589	29	20.5	30.1%	463 (78.6%)	1 (0.2%)	60 (10.2%)	14 (2.4%)	11 (1.9%)	6 (1.0%)	34 (5.8%)	64.1	198^th of 561 public elementary schools	64.7%		68.8	158^th of 561 public elementary schools	71.8%	40	52.0	50.0	48.4			59.2	68.3	46.2			55.8	51.7			$7,165	$555	$6,610
Majestic Fields School	Public	PK, KG-5	675 East Majestic Dr.	Washington	84780	Washington County	Washington District	No	No	No	No	(435) 634-7005	713	33	21.6	12.6%	637 (89.3%)	1 (0.1%)	41 (5.8%)	7 (1.0%)	2 (0.3%)	8 (1.1%)	17 (2.4%)								(n/a)															$5,907	$461	$5,446

Frequently Asked Questions about Desert Canyons Elementary

What schools do graduates of Desert Canyons Elementary attend?

Students who attend Desert Canyons Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sunrise Ridge Intermediate
High : Desert Hills High

What district is Desert Canyons Elementary in?

Washington District

Is Desert Canyons Elementary a good school?

Desert Canyons Elementary ranks 163^rd of 561 Utah elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Desert Canyons Elementary?

Students at Desert Canyons Elementary are 81% White, 12% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% African American.

How many students attend Desert Canyons Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 605 students attended Desert Canyons Elementary.

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