Elk Meadows Elementary

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About Elk Meadows Elementary

Elk Meadows Falcons EmblemElk Meadows Elementary opened in 1998 and serves about 650 students in grades K – 6.  The school is located in the southwest corner of Jordan District’s boundaries and serves the Garden Grove, Vista Farms, Elk Meadows, Whispering Sands, Ashford Acres, Cameron Park, Edenview, and Hearthstone subdivisions.

The Elk Meadows mission statement is: Elk Meadows falcons are growing to be resilient, lifelong learners.  The staff at Elk Meadows works diligently to create a safe, nurturing learning environment where every student can master basic skills and develop their unique talents and abilities through a variety of learning experiences.  We establish a strong, positive school climate where teachers and parents work in partnership to ensure students gain academic competence, develop social skills, and become responsible citizens.

Students develop academically and in personal responsibility by being at school and being on time, working to the best of their ability, obeying school rules, and showing courtesy and respect to all teachers and peers.  If serious problems arise, the student, teacher, parents, counselor and principal work as a team to find the best solution for the student.

  • Teacher/student ratio is 1 to 26 in first grade, 1 to 24 in second grade, 1 to 22 in third grade, 1 to 27 in forth grade, 1 to 26 in fifth grade, and 1 to 23 in sixth grade; however, individual class sizes vary.  Additionally, Elk meadows houses three specialized support units.
  • Our faculty has a wide range of backgrounds and talents and is comprised of experienced teachers.  Many have advanced degrees and educational endorsements beyond the required teaching certificate.  They provide a welcoming environment and strong academic program for our students.
  • The established school curriculum meets or exceeds all State and District standards.  Teachers collaborate in teams and plan together to ensure that classwork in each grade level is aligned with the State and District Core Curriculum Guidelines and students are provided with a maximum of learning opportunities.
  • Elk Meadows has conducted significant in-service programs with the staff to strengthen literacy and math skills for all students.  The school has been awarded grants of up to $10,000 to concentrate on reading, science, physical education, and environmental studies.
  • Teachers are evaluated regularly with the aim of maintaining high quality instruction in every classroom.
  • Research based programs Walk to Read, 95%, Heggerty, Really Great Reading, Reflex Math are used to provide targeted support for students in the areas of math fact fluency and phonics instruction.
  • Certified resource teachers, a speech pathologist, and guidance counselor are available to offer a variety of services to our students with special learning needs.
  • Technology education plays an active role in our students’ learning.  Grades 3-6 are one-to-one with Chromebooks to access within the classrooms.  The STEM lab functions to provide our students experience with keyboarding and word processing skills, opportunities for individual and project-based activities in technology, and supportive software in language arts, math, and science.  The STEM lab that provides students with additional opportunities within science, technology, engineering and math.
  • Elk Meadows is proud to be a training site for student teachers from many local universities.  We welcome these teachers and look forward to working with them each year.
  • The social skills program, implemented within the instructional curriculum, is designed for all students in building social skills and strategies to help them be an effective student.  Monthly assemblies recognize our students’ efforts and growth in these areas.
  • Our Student Council representatives gain valuable leadership and communication skills as they model appropriate school standards, work to build school pride, and serve others.
  • Elk Meadows provides specials rotations with an exceptional certified teacher in theater instruction and dedicated assistants in the PE, library, and STEM lab.
  • A before-school choir program is offered to all interested students 2-6 grades, and a before-school orchestra program is available to students in grades 3 – 6.
  • Nutritious, well-balanced breakfasts and lunches served daily.
  • We are fortunate to have an outstanding community base and an active PTA that helps our students succeed in school.   Parents are supportive and involved in their children’s education, and members of the PTA spend countless volunteer hours to help provide enrichment activities for students.
  • School Community Council (comprised of neighborhood representatives, teachers, and the principal) assists with planning school-wide projects and regularly gives vital input on important school issues.
  • Visitors are always welcome at Elk Meadows and must check-in at the office upon arrival.  The Elk Meadows staff is always happy to assist visitors and anxious to help new students feel at home.
Student Achievement
RISE

The Readiness Improvement Success Empowerment (RISE) computer-adaptive assessments in English language arts (ELA), math and science, provide questions that assess students’ ability to apply higher-order thinking skills and better emulate real tasks students may encounter in education and in life.

Development of RISE assessments came through a joint effort of Utah teachers, parents, test development experts, and the Utah State Board of Education (USBE). The RISE assessment, together with the state’s suite of assessments in grades K-12, provide information that assists in determining students’ progress towards preparing for college and careers upon completion of secondary school. Due to the school soft closure in March 2020, scores are not available for the 2019-20 school year.

Test Subject 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24
Language Arts 53.4% N/A 48.1% 50.0% 52.9% 54.6%
Mathematics 46.9% N/A 51.1% 48.1% 46.5% 56.0%
Science 56.5% N/A 45.3% 49.5% 55.2% 59.3%
School Accountability Report Cards

The Utah State Board of Education (USBE) issues an annual School Accountability Report Card for each public school. Elementary and middle school report cards have four main grade categories: achievement, growth, English learner progress, and growth of the lowest 25%. Achievement and growth calculations come from the RISE assessment for grades 3-8 and the Utah Aspire Plus assessment for grades 9-10. The English learner progress category score derive from the annual administration of the WIDA ACCESS test, which assesses students’ academic language proficiency in English.

The state’s School Accountability Report Cards inform educators, parents, and community stakeholders about school performance as they work collaboratively to improve student outcomes. Due to the school soft closure in March 2020, scores are not available for the 2019-20 and the 2020-21 school years.

Category 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24
Achievement 29 N/A N/A 28 30 33
Growth 30 N/A N/A 32 34 32
ELL Progress 9 N/A N/A 5 6 7
Growth of the Lowest 25% 17 N/A N/A 15 15 19
Boundary Map & Safe Walking Routes