Draper Elementary

* Draper Elementary, under the leadership of Principal Piper Riddle, serves approximately 780 students from kindergarten to fifth grade who reside in Draper, Utah.
* Draper Elementary is in its eighth year as a Chinese dual-immersion school.
* School is in session 180 days a year on a traditional nine-month schedule.
* Classes begin at 8:40 a.m. and end at 3:20 p.m. except on Fridays when the school closes at 1:40 p.m. to allow teachers time for planning.
* The teacher/pupil ratio is 1 to 22 in first grade, 1 to 23 in second grade, 1 to 24 in third grade, and 1 to 27 in grades four, five and six. The actual class sizes vary.
* The faculty is state certified and have achieved the status of a Highly Qualified teacher if they hold a level II certificate. The curriculum follows the state core curriculum guidelines and meets or exceeds all District and state requirements.
* Teachers work in teams to meet individual student needs.
* All teachers undergo formal evaluation on a regular basis.
* An active PTA and School Community Council are a vital part of school operations.
* A nutritious school lunch is provided at a price of $1.75 per student.
* Special education programs are available to qualifying students who need extra help.
* A new updated computer lab offers instruction in word processing, keyboarding and various other classroom enrichment. The school also has several mobile Mac and Chromebook labs thanks to TrustLand funds.
* Volunteers are valued at Draper Elementary and encouraged to help in classrooms and with a variety of activities.
* School visitors are welcome. We ask them to check in at the office before visiting classrooms and get a visitor's badge.