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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SAN JUAN DISTRICT·NCES 490090000532

La Sal School

885 E HIGHWAY 46, LA SAL, UT 84530 · (435) 678-1292 · San Juan County
GRADES PK–03ELEMENTARY43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL7 STUDENTS
Enrollment
7
Elementary
DISTRICT 235 · STATE 491
Student : Teacher
7.0:1
1 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.3:1 · STATE 21.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
DISTRICT 76% · STATE 33%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
1
Kindergarten
2
Grade 1
2
Grade 2
2
Student demographics
White
71%
DISTRICT 35% · STATE 69%
Hispanic
29%
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 21%
Native American
n/r
Pacific Islander
n/r
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
57%
Female
43%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
7
-5 (-42%) vs 2017
% White
71%
was 92%
% Hispanic
29%
was 0%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About La Sal School

La Sal School is an elementary-level community of one-room-style scale in LA SAL, Utah, overseen by San Juan District, hosting 7 students in grades pre-K through 3. By comparison, Utah's public schools average about 491 students each, so La Sal School sits 99% smaller than that benchmark.

Within San Juan District, which oversees 11 schools and 2,873 students, La Sal School is one campus in the system.

In terms of who attends, La Sal School lists that White students make up the majority at 71%; the rest looks like 29% Hispanic. The wider county runs roughly 46% White, putting the school's mix considerably more White than the area baseline.

In terms of school funding signals, On paper, La Sal School has 1 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 7.0:1. The state averages around 21.8:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical.

In the broader community, the surrounding county (San Juan County) shows that median household income runs about $64,481, 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 14%. La Sal School is one of 13 public schools in San Juan County (combined enrollment of about 3,032 students).

Nearest neighbor: Grand County High, around 23.6 miles off.

The campus sits in a rural setting.

Over the past 7-year window. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at La Sal School has declined 42%, going from 12 students in 2018 to 7 in 2025. The Hispanic share of enrollment increased from 0% to 29% over that span.

On allk12, recent activity here tends to focus on classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

San Juan County at a glance

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Population
14,483
Census ACS
Median income
$64,481
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
21%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
14%
Below federal line
Schools in county
13
3,032 students

Quick facts

School name
La Sal School
District
San Juan District
Address
885 E HIGHWAY 46, LA SAL, UT 84530
Phone
(435) 678-1292
County
San Juan County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–03
Total enrollment
7
Teachers (FTE)
1
Student–teacher ratio
7.0:1
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
490090000532
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About La Sal School
What is the total enrollment at La Sal School?
La Sal School enrolls approximately 7 students in grades PK-03.
What grades does La Sal School serve?
La Sal School serves grades PK-03.
How many students per teacher at La Sal School?
Approximately 7.0:1 students per teacher at La Sal School.
How diverse is La Sal School?
La Sal School reports a student body of 71% White, 29% Hispanic.
Who oversees La Sal School?
La Sal School is overseen by San Juan District in San Juan County.
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