Very Good
#337 of 1,015 schools in UT
Top 33% in state
Based on limited data
Desert Canyons Elementary
Elementary School · Washington District · St. George, UT
A Washington District elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3101 E Rimrunner Drive, St. George, UT 84790
- Math 55% proficient (2025)
- Reading 51% proficient (2025)
- 22.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Desert Canyons Elementary score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
19.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Desert Canyons Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,215/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (St. George), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$85,720
Median home value
$500,900
Median rent
$1,598/mo
College educated
38.3%
Homeownership
74.3%
Poverty rate
9.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84790; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Valley SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–5 | 3.7 mi | 622 | Compare → |
| South Mesa ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | K–5 | 3.9 mi | 593 | Compare → |
| Freedom Preparatory Academy WashingtonCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.8 | K–12 | 4.3 mi | 290 | Compare → |
| Bloomington Hills SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–5 | 4.4 mi | 491 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Washington District
- Schools in district
- 56
- Rank in district
- #17 of 53
- District spending per student
- $9,106NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Desert Canyons Elementary is listed in Washington District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Desert Canyons Elementary
Desert Canyons Elementary is a public elementary school in St. George, UT, part of Washington District, serving approximately 605 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 22.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #337 of 1,015 schools in UT.
State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (2025 RISE) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 RISE). Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Desert Canyons Elementary
What grades does Desert Canyons Elementary serve?
Desert Canyons Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Desert Canyons Elementary?
Desert Canyons Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 605 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Desert Canyons Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Desert Canyons Elementary is 22.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Desert Canyons Elementary rank in UT?
Desert Canyons Elementary ranks #337 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Desert Canyons Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Desert Canyons Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Desert Canyons Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Desert Canyons Elementary has 55% math proficiency (2025 RISE) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 RISE).
Is Desert Canyons Elementary a charter school?
No, Desert Canyons Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Desert Canyons Elementary a Title I school?
No, Desert Canyons Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Desert Canyons Elementary?
19.7% of students at Desert Canyons Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 605
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.1%
- Phone
- (435) 632-5794
- Area population (ZIP 84790)
- 54,353
- Area average commute
- 17.1 min
- Area median age
- 37.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 RISE · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 RISE. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 RISE · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 RISE. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 84790; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2025 RISE; directory SY 2023–24
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