Desert Sky serves 1,002 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 1,002 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
1,002 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Desert Sky is 0.39, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
14%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
77%
71%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 12/29/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Desert Sky?
1,002 students attend Desert Sky.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Desert Sky students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Desert Sky?
Desert Sky has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Desert Sky offer ?
Desert Sky offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Desert Sky part of?
Desert Sky is part of Alpine School District.
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