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Little Valley School

2330 E HORSEMAN PARK DR (3000 S), ST GEORGE, UT 84790Washington District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
670
Students
Total enrolled
$9,512
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 34% vs nat'l
20.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 35% vs nat'l
46/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 670 students in grades PK–05 in ST GEORGE, Utah.
34% below average funding
District spends $9,512 per pupil, 34% less than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 46th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Little Valley School is a large elementary in ST GEORGE, Utah, serving grades PK–05 with 670 students. The district invests $9,512 per student — 34% below the national average of $14,347, with a 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. With only 8% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at Little Valley School

670
Total Students
20.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
8%
Free Lunch
32
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
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7
8
9
10
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12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution334 male · 336 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility8%
National avg 52% · 54 students
Student Composition
92%
White92%
Hispanic / Latino4%
Black1%
Multiracial2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 490114001083

Academic Outcomes at Little Valley School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
46
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 46th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 64th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 84790

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$9,512Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$9,512
State avg
$12,252
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$4,185
Student Support$1,807
Administration$1,141
Operations$1,427
Other$951
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $9,512 spent per student, an estimated $4,214 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
43%
43%
State government
43.3%
Local (property tax)
42.7%
Federal programs
14.0%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 8% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $9,512/student, 34% less than the national average
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Utah Online K8Hurricane IntermediateMajestic Fields SchoolHurricane School
+8 more
↓
Middle
Washington Fields IntermediateLava Ridge IntermediateSunrise Ridge IntermediateTonaquint Intermediate
+1 more
↓
High School
Crimson Cliffs HighDixie HighSnow Canyon HighUtah Online 7-12
+2 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyWashington County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictWashington District →
Phone: (435)652-4771
NCES ID: 490114001083
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in ST GEORGE seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Washington District
Elem
Utah Online K8
3,428 students · KG–08
1% FRL
High
Crimson Cliffs High
1,334 students · 10–12
● 44 opp11% FRL
High
Dixie High
1,293 students · 10–12
31% FRL
High
Snow Canyon High
1,266 students · 10–12
30% FRL
High
Utah Online 7-12
1,220 students · 06–12
15% FRL
High
Desert Hills High
1,210 students · 10–12
● 46 opp15% FRL
Other
Hurricane High
1,201 students · PK–12
30% FRL
High
Pine View High
1,143 students · 10–12
● 46 opp33% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
2330 E HORSEMAN PARK DR (3000 S), ST GEORGE, UT 84790
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.