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Desert Canyons Elementary School

3101 E Rimrunner Drive
Saint George, UT 84790
Desert Canyons Elementary School serves 510 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 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 510 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Desert Canyons Elementary School's student population of 510 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
510 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
The diversity score of Desert Canyons Elementary School is 0.30, 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.
This School
State Level (UT)
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
11%
20%
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Black
1%
1%
White
83%
71%
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Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Utah.
0.30
This chart displays the diversity score of Desert Canyons Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
23%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Desert Canyons Elementary School?
510 students attend Desert Canyons Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Desert Canyons Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 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 20:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 510 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

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