Foothills School

Foothills School serves 882 students in kindergarten through sixth grade in Riverton, Utah's well-established suburban community. With 44 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a 20:1 student-teacher ratio, providing a manageable classroom environment for elementary learners. The school earns a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #349 among Utah's 1,018 elementary schools, placing it in the 66th percentile statewide.

This solid middle-tier performance indicates steady academic progress with opportunities for continued growth and development. Foothills School draws families from an affluent area where the median household income reaches $114,018 and home values average $476,800. The community demonstrates strong educational values, with 40% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher, while maintaining a low poverty rate of just 5.6%.

This economic stability creates a supportive environment for student learning and family engagement. As a regular public elementary school, Foothills School provides foundational education during these crucial early years when students develop core academic skills and social connections. The school benefits from its location in Riverton's large suburban setting, where families have chosen to establish roots in Salt Lake County's growing communities that balance residential comfort with educational opportunities.