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Elementary· 10 schools in district

Lake Powell School

1000 FERRY RD, LAKE POWELL, UT 84533Kane District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–06Non-Charter
9
Students
Total enrolled
$19,943
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 39% vs nat'l
9.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 42% vs nat'l
53/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 9 students in grades KG–06 in LAKE POWELL, Utah.
39% above average funding
District spends $19,943 per pupil, 39% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 53th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Lake Powell School is a small elementary in LAKE POWELL, Utah, serving grades KG–06 with 9 students. The district invests $19,943 per student — 39% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 9.0:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 67% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Lake Powell School

9
Total Students
9.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
67%
Free Lunch
1
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–06) are served by this school
Gender Distribution7 male · 2 female
78%
22%
Male 78%Female 22%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility67%
National avg 52% · 6 students
Student Composition
22%
22%
56%
White22%
Hispanic / Latino22%
Native American56%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 490048000897

Academic Outcomes at Lake Powell School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
53
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 53th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 88th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 84533

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,943Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$19,943
State avg
$12,252
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,775
Student Support$3,789
Administration$2,393
Operations$2,991
Other$1,994
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $19,943 spent per student, an estimated $8,835 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
46%
45%
State government
46.3%
Local (property tax)
44.9%
Federal programs
8.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $19,943/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 9.0:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Kanab SchoolValley SchoolBig Water School
↓
Middle
Kanab Middle
↓
High School
Kanab HighValley HighBig Water HighLake Powell High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 06
Location—
CountyKane County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictKane District →
Phone: (435)684-2268
NCES ID: 490048000897
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in LAKE POWELL seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Kane District
Elem
Kanab School
526 students · KG–06
● 54 opp43% FRL
High
Kanab High
317 students · 09–12
● 54 opp27% FRL
Mid
Kanab Middle
176 students · 07–08
● 54 opp28% FRL
Elem
Valley School
167 students · KG–06
● 54 opp33% FRL
High
Valley High
150 students · 07–12
● 54 opp25% FRL
Other
Kane Preschool
93 students · PK–PK
● 54 opp32% FRL
Elem
Big Water School
43 students · KG–06
● 54 opp49% FRL
High
Big Water High
34 students · 07–12
● 54 opp41% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1000 FERRY RD, LAKE POWELL, UT 84533
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.