San Juan School District, Utah, elections
| San Juan School District |
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| District details |
| School board members: 5 |
| Students: 2,950 (2023-2024) |
| Schools: 12 (2023-2024) |
| Website: Link |
San Juan School District is a school district in Utah (San Juan County). During the 2024 school year, 2,950 students attended one of the district's 12 schools.
This page provides information regarding school board members, election rules, finances, academics, policies, and more details about the district.
Elections
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Election rules
Election dates and frequency
School board nonpartisan primary elections in Utah are held on the Fourth Tuesday in June every two years in even-numbered years. The nonpartisan primary election is only held for school board candidates if more than two candidates file for the same local school board seat.
School board general elections in Utah are held in each district on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November every two years in even-numbered years.
See law: Utah Statute Section 20A-14-202, Section 20A-1-201.5, and Section 20A-9-403 and Utah Statute Section 20A-14-202 and Section 20A-1-201
Below are the recent/upcoming dates for all public school districts in the state. There may be exceptions to these dates for specific districts because of local charters and district-specific exceptions and carve-outs.
- Filing deadline date: January 8, 2026
- Primary election date: June 23, 2026
- General election date: November 3, 2026
Election system
School board members in Utah are elected through a system of a nonpartisan primary election and a nonpartisan general election. Nonpartisan primary elections are only held if enough candidates file for a school board seat.
See law: Utah Statute Section 20A-14-202 and Section 20A-1-201.5
Party labels on the ballot
School board elections in Utah are nonpartisan, which means party labels do not appear on the ballot for school board candidates. Utah Election Code states that "The county clerk shall [...] place the names of all candidates who have filed a declaration of candidacy for a local board of education seat on the nonpartisan section of the ballot if more than two candidates have filed for the same seat." It also states, "A candidate who, at the regular primary election, receives the highest number of votes cast for the office sought by the candidate is [...] for a nonpartisan local school board position, nominated for that office."
See law:
Utah Statute Section 20A-9-403
Winning an election
In a general school board election, the candidate that receives the most votes is elected to office.
If more than two candidates file for the same local school board seat, a nonpartisan primary election is held, and the two candidates that receive the most votes in the nonpartisan primary advance to the general election. If one or two candidates but not more file for the same local school board seat, the nonpartisan primary election is canceled and the candidates automatically advance to the general election.
See law:
Utah Statute Section 20A-9-403
Term length and staggering
School board members in Utah have four-year regular terms.
See law:
Utah Statute Section 20A-14-203
As close to half of board members as possible for each district in Utah are up for election every two years. Utah statute states that, except when required temporarily for redistricting or a change in the number of board members, no more than three members can be elected at any regular election for a five-member board, no more than four members can be elected at any regular election for a seven-member board, and no more than five members can be elected at any regular election for a nine-member board.
See law: Utah Statute Section 20A-14-202
Representation: at large vs. by sub-district
School board members in Utah are elected from sub-districts.
See law: Utah Statute Section 20A-14-202
Filing deadlines and swearing-in dates
School board candidates in Utah must file declarations of candidacy by 5 p.m. on the fourth day after the filing window opens. The filing window opens on January 2 of the year of the election in even-numbered years. If January 2 is not a business day, the filing window opens on the first business day after January 2.
See law:
Utah Statute Section 20A-14-203 and Section 20A-9-201.5
School board candidates in Utah can file declarations of candidacy beginning on January 2 of the year of the election in even-numbered years. If January 2 is not a business day, the filing window opens on the first business day after January 2. The filing window is four days long.
See law:
Utah Statute Section 20A-14-203 and Section 20A-9-201.5
The terms of newly elected school board candidates in Utah officially begin on the first Monday in January following their election.
See law:
Utah Statute Section 20A-14-203
About the district
School board
The San Juan School District consists of five members serving four-year terms. To find information about school board meetings, click here.
| Name | Seat | Year assumed office | Year term ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marianell Barton | District 2 | ||
| Colleen Benally | District 3 | ||
| Steven Black | District 4 | ||
| Lori Maughan | District 1 | ||
| Nelson Yellowman | District 5 |
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District map
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Budget
The following statistics were published by the National Center for Education Statistics, which is a part of the U.S. Department of Education.[1]
| SOURCE | AMOUNT | AMOUNT PER STUDENT | PERCENT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal: | $18,456,000 | $6,099 | 31% |
| Local: | $9,381,000 | $3,100 | 16% |
| State: | $30,899,000 | $10,211 | 53% |
| Total: | $58,736,000 | $19,410 |
| TYPE | AMOUNT | AMOUNT PER STUDENT | PERCENT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Expenditures: | $51,047,000 | $16,869 | |
| Total Current Expenditures: | $47,318,000 | $15,637 | |
| Instructional Expenditures: | $25,410,000 | $8,397 | 50% |
| Student and Staff Support: | $8,680,000 | $2,868 | 17% |
| Administration: | $4,142,000 | $1,368 | 8% |
| Operations, Food Service, Other: | $9,086,000 | $3,002 | 18% |
| Total Capital Outlay: | $3,551,000 | $1,173 | |
| Construction: | $1,924,000 | $635 | |
| Total Non El-Sec Education & Other: | $178,000 | $58 | |
| Interest on Debt: | $0 | $0 |
Academic performance
Each year, state and local education agencies use tests and other standards to assess student proficiency. Although the data below was published by the U.S. Department of Education, proficiency measurements are established by the states. As a result, proficiency levels are not comparable between different states and year-over-year proficiency levels within a district may not be comparable because states may change their proficiency measurements. To protect student privacy, percentages are reported as ranges for groups of 300 students or fewer. If five or fewer students were included in a data set, the data will display as "PS."[2]
The following table shows the percentage of district students who scored at or above the proficiency level each school year:
| School year | All (%) | Asian/Pacific Islander (%) | Black (%) | Hispanic (%) | Native American (%) | Two or More Races (%) | White (%) |
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| 2020-2021 | 42 | PS | PS | 30-34 | 15-19 | 20-29 | 56 |
| 2018-2019 | 32 | PS | PS | 35-39 | 15 | 21-39 | 58 |
| 2017-2018 | 32 | PS | PS | 35-39 | 13 | 21-39 | 60 |
| 2016-2017 | 33 | PS | <50 | 35-39 | 17 | 21-39 | 56 |
| 2015-2016 | 33 | >=50 | >=50 | 35-39 | 12 | 21-39 | 62 |
| 2014-2015 | 28 | <50 | PS | 35-39 | 8 | 21-39 | 51 |
| 2013-2014 | 28 | PS | PS | 20-29 | 9 | <50 | 50 |
| 2012-2013 | 61 | >=50 | PS | 60-69 | 42 | >=50 | 84 |
| 2011-2012 | 59 | >=50 | PS | 60-69 | 35 | >=50 | 86 |
| 2010-2011 | 53 | >=50 | PS | 60-69 | 30 | <50 | 78 |
The following table shows the percentage of district students who scored at or above the proficiency level each school year:
| School year | All (%) | Asian/Pacific Islander (%) | Black (%) | Hispanic (%) | Native American (%) | Two or More Races (%) | White (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-2021 | 41 | PS | PS | 35-39 | 15-19 | 30-39 | 53 |
| 2018-2019 | 32 | PS | PS | 30-34 | 14 | 21-39 | 57 |
| 2017-2018 | 28 | PS | PS | 30-34 | 12 | 21-39 | 51 |
| 2016-2017 | 27 | PS | <50 | 30-34 | 11 | 21-39 | 50 |
| 2015-2016 | 29 | >=50 | <50 | 25-29 | 12 | 21-39 | 53 |
| 2014-2015 | 23 | <50 | PS | 30-34 | 7 | 21-39 | 43 |
| 2013-2014 | 25 | PS | PS | 20-29 | 9 | <=20 | 45 |
| 2012-2013 | 74 | >=50 | PS | 70-79 | 58 | >=50 | 90 |
| 2011-2012 | 71 | >=50 | PS | 80-89 | 55 | >=50 | 88 |
| 2010-2011 | 67 | >=50 | PS | 70-79 | 50 | PS | 84 |
The following table shows the graduation rate of district students each school year:
| School year | All (%) | Asian/Pacific Islander (%) | Black (%) | Hispanic (%) | Native American (%) | Two or More Races (%) | White (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-2020 | 92 | PS | >=50 | 85-89 | PS | >=95 | |
| 2015-2016 | 85 | >=50 | 80-84 | PS | 85-89 | ||
| 2014-2015 | 84 | PS | >=50 | 75-79 | PS | 90-94 | |
| 2013-2014 | 85 | PS | PS | PS | 75-79 | 90-94 | |
| 2012-2013 | 81 | PS | >=50 | 75-79 | PS | 90-94 | |
| 2011-2012 | 76 | PS | PS | >=50 | 70-74 | PS | 85-89 |
| 2010-2011 | 76 | PS | >=50 | 70-74 | 80-84 |
Students
The following statistics were published by the National Center for Education Statistics, which is a part of the U.S. Department of Education.[3]
| Year | Enrollment | Year-to-year change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-2024 | 2,950 | -2.3 |
| 2022-2023 | 3,017 | -0.3 |
| 2021-2022 | 3,026 | -1.8 |
| 2020-2021 | 3,081 | -0.1 |
| 2019-2020 | 3,083 | 1.0 |
| 2018-2019 | 3,051 | -0.8 |
| 2017-2018 | 3,074 | -1.1 |
| 2016-2017 | 3,107 | -0.7 |
| 2015-2016 | 3,130 | -0.7 |
| 2014-2015 | 3,152 | 0.5 |
| 2013-2014 | 3,135 | -1.2 |
| 2012-2013 | 3,173 | 4.5 |
| 2011-2012 | 3,030 | 1.1 |
| 2010-2011 | 2,997 | -4.9 |
| 2009-2010 | 3,144 | 5.4 |
| 2008-2009 | 2,975 | -14.8 |
| 2007-2008 | 3,416 | 12.6 |
| 2006-2007 | 2,985 | -1.5 |
| 2005-2006 | 3,030 | 2.2 |
| 2004-2005 | 2,964 | -0.5 |
| 2003-2004 | 2,979 | -0.3 |
| 2002-2003 | 2,989 | -1.9 |
| 2001-2002 | 3,046 | -3.9 |
| 2000-2001 | 3,165 | -4.5 |
| 1999-2000 | 3,308 | 0.0 |
| RACE | San Juan School District (%) | Utah K-12 STUDENTS (%) |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 53.9 | 0.9 |
| Asian or Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.1 | 1.6 |
| Black | 0.2 | 1.3 |
| Hispanic | 6.7 | 19.8 |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.1 | 1.6 |
| Two or More Races | 2.9 | 3.8 |
| White | 36.2 | 71.0 |
Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here.
Staff
The following statistics were published by the National Center for Education Statistics, which is a part of the U.S. Department of Education.[4]
As of the 2023-2024 school year, San Juan School District had 180.49 full-time classroom teachers. The student-teacher ratio was 16.34.
| TYPE | NUMBER OF TEACHERS |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten: | 4.15 |
| Kindergarten: | 10.28 |
| Elementary: | 58.23 |
| Secondary: | 89.95 |
| Total: | 180.49 |
San Juan School District employed 6.00 district administrators and 16.04 school administrators as of the 2023-2024 school year.
| TYPE | NUMBER OF ADMINISTRATORS |
|---|---|
| District Administrators: | 6.00 |
| District Administrative Support: | 0.00 |
| School Administrators: | 16.04 |
| School Administrative Support: | 0.00 |
| TYPE | NUMBER OF OTHER STAFF |
|---|---|
| Instructional Aides: | 0.00 |
| Instruc. Coordinators & Supervisors: | 6.56 |
| Total Guidance Counselors: | 6.99 |
| Elementary Guidance Counselors: | 2.33 |
| Secondary Guidance Counselors: | 4.66 |
| Librarians/Media Specialists: | 1.00 |
| Library/Media Support: | 0.00 |
| Student Support Services: | 10.13 |
| Other Support Services: | 0.00 |
Schools
The following statistics were published by the National Center for Education Statistics, which is a part of the U.S. Department of Education.[5]
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See also
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Footnotes
- ↑ National Center for Education Statistics, "Elementary/Secondary Information System," accessed October 6, 2025
- ↑ U.S. Department of Education, Washington, DC: EDFacts, "State Assessments in Reading/Language Arts and Mathematics- School Year 2018-19 EDFacts Data Documentation," accessed February 25, 2021
- ↑ National Center for Education Statistics, "Elementary/Secondary Information System," accessed October 6, 2025
- ↑ National Center for Education Statistics, "Elementary/Secondary Information System," accessed October 6, 2025
- ↑ National Center for Education Statistics, "Elementary/Secondary Information System," accessed October 6, 2025
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