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Excelsior Academy

PublicCharterGrades 0–8
ERDA, Utah · Excelsior Academy
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students1,406
Student:Teacher58.0:1
Free/Reduced Lunch18%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 562
1,406
Total Enrollment
State avg: 33%
18%-15.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
58.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
Charter
Charter
0–8
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

Excelsior Academy is a public elementary serving grades 0–8 in ERDA, Utah. The school enrolls 1,406 students. It is part of the Excelsior Academy district. The school operates as a charter school.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Utah state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Serves a relatively affluent student body
18% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 33% state average)
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing

Things to Consider

Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
58:1 — larger classes than typical

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–8
DistrictExcelsior Academy
County49045
CityERDA
ZIP84074
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID490013601272

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment1,406
White79.2%
Hispanic / Latino13.6%
Black / African American0.4%
Asian0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.1%
Two or More Races4.8%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
79.2%
Hispanic
13.6%
Black
0.4%
Asian
0.4%
Two+
4.8%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %18%
State Avg33%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)