Enrollment
7
Elementary
DISTRICT 235 · STATE 491
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
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, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 1 | 14% |
| Kindergarten | 2 | 29% |
| Grade 1 | 2 | 29% |
| Grade 2 | 2 | 29% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Where La Sal School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Utah | In San Juan County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 7 | #612 of 613 | #8 of 8 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
7
-1 (-12%) vs 2020
-73% since 1990-91, when it was 26
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 7 | 1 | 7.0:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 10 | 1.3 | 7.5:1 | 60% (6) |
| 2022-23 | 9 | 1.3 | 6.7:1 | 100% (9) |
| 2020-21 | 8 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 12 | N/A | N/A | 100% (12) |
| 2015-16 | 12 | N/A | N/A | 75% (9) |
| 2010-11 | 24 | 2 | 12.0:1 | 21% (5) |
| 2000-01 | 26 | 2 | 13.0:1 | 69% (18) |
| 1990-91 | 26 | 2 | 13.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for La Sal School.
About La Sal School
La Sal School is a small elementary school with an address in LA SAL, Utah. It educates 7 students in pre-K through 3. The typical figure for elementary schools in Utah is about 491 students.
San Juan District enrolls 2,873 students in 11 schools, including La Sal School.
White students are the majority at La Sal School, with 71% of enrollment. Enrollment also includes 29% Hispanic. The school's White share is 25 points above the 46% share among San Juan County residents.
Teachers at the school number 1 full-time equivalents, and the ratio is 7.0:1. This ratio sits 14.8 below the 21.8:1 average for elementary schools in Utah.
San Juan County has these Census figures: the median household income is $64,481, roughly 21% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 14% of residents live below the federal poverty line. San Juan County is home to 13 public schools and about 3,032 public school students.
The nearest public school is Grand County High, at about 23.6 miles.
The National Center for Education Statistics classifies the school's location as Rural: Remote, meaning it is in rural territory far from an urban area.
Enrollment declined 12% from its 2020-21 level of 8.
The allk12 site hosts a discussion page for La Sal School covering things like sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
San Juan County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
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
Related schools
Other schools in San Juan District
- Blanding SchoolElementary · 509 students
- San Juan HighHigh · 425 students
- Albert R. Lyman MiddleMiddle · 330 students
- Whitehorse HighHigh · 303 students
- Montezuma Creek SchoolElementary · 282 students
- Monticello SchoolElementary · 277 students
Nearby schools
- Grand County High23.6 mi · 469
- Moab Charter School23.7 mi · 70
- Grand County Middle23.8 mi · 221
- C R Sundwall Center24.1 mi · 60
- Helen M. Knight School24.8 mi · 686
- Gateway School29.7 mi · 12
Frequently asked questions
About La Sal SchoolWhat 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.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.