Desert Canyons Elementary vs Little Valley School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Utah, United States, 5.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert Canyons Elementary
Saint George · Public elementary · Grades K–5
670 students
Little Valley School
ST George · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
552 students
| Measure | Desert Canyons Elementary Saint George, Utah | Little Valley School ST George, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #187 of 580 | #74 of 580 |
| National rank | #17915 of 50,301 | #11802 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 670 | 552 |
| Enrollment | 670 | 552 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.4% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 62% |
| Math proficiency | – | 59% |
| city | Saint George | ST George |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Little Valley School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.3 vs 60.4).
- •Little Valley School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8% vs 20.4%).
- •Little Valley School does better on students per teacher (19.7 vs 20.9).
- •Desert Canyons Elementary is the larger school with 670 students compared with 552.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Desert Canyons Elementary better than Little Valley School?
On the Success Index (US), Little Valley School ranks higher (69.3 vs 60.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Desert Canyons Elementary and Little Valley School?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Saint George and ST George in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Canyons Elementary: 670. Little Valley School: 552. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Canyons Elementary and Little Valley School rank in Utah?
Desert Canyons Elementary is 187th of 580 and Little Valley School is 74th of 580 among elementary schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).