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Desert Canyons Elementary

3101 E Rimrunner Drive, Saint George, UT 84790, United States

+1 (435) 632-5794

http://dces.washk12.org

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Desert Canyons Elementary Overview

About This School

Desert Canyons Elementary is a public elementary in Saint George, Utah, serving 670 students in grades K-5. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1 with a staff of 32 teachers. The average teacher salary at the school is $76,891, while the student-to-counselor ratio stands at 670:1. The student body is composed of 52% male and 48% female students. Regarding ethnicity, the population is 77% White, 13% Hispanic, 6% Two or More Races, and 1% Black.

670

Total Students

K-5

20:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

32 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

K-5

County

Washington County

Students per Counselor

670:1

Desert Canyons Elementary Academics & Test Scores

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State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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Class Information

20:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 19.1:1

State Avg: 21.1:1

670

Students per Counselor

Desert Canyons Elementary Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$76,891

City Avg: $71,809

State Avg: $76,475

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio20:1

Students per Counselor670:1

Desert Canyons Elementary Student Demographics

Student Body

52.09%

Male

47.91%

Female

Total Enrollment: 670 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White77.46%

Hispanic12.84%

Asian0.15%

Black1.19%

Two or More Races5.67%

Native American0.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Desert Canyons Elementary

Q: What is Desert Canyons Elementary?

A: Desert Canyons Elementary is a elementary public located in Saint George.

Q: How many students attend Desert Canyons Elementary?

A: Desert Canyons Elementary has approximately 670 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Desert Canyons Elementary?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Desert Canyons Elementary is 20:1.

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Detailed Information about Desert Canyons Elementary

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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About Desert Canyons Elementary - Saint George, UT

Quick Facts about Desert Canyons Elementary
School Name	Desert Canyons Elementary
School Type	public
Grade Levels	K-5
Location	3101 E Rimrunner Drive, Saint George, UT 84790, Saint George, UT
County	Washington County
Phone	+1 (435) 632-5794
Total Students	670
Student-Teacher Ratio	20:1
Full-Time Teachers	32
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Desert Canyons Elementary

What is Desert Canyons Elementary?

Desert Canyons Elementary is a elementary public located in Saint George.

How many students attend Desert Canyons Elementary?

Desert Canyons Elementary has approximately 670 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Desert Canyons Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Desert Canyons Elementary is 20:1.

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