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Help Us Save Park Lane
Due to declining student enrollment, the Canyons School District is considering boundary changes that include Willow Canyon, Park Lane, and Granite Elementary. In their revised proposal, they recommended Park Lane would close and consolidate with Willow Canyon for the 2027-2028 school year. To see their full proposal, go here.
There is a significant chance that Park Lane could be closed permanently, leaving an empty building for many years to come while some students are bussed to Willow Canyon Elementary. There is no simple solution, but if you think Park Lane should remain open help us save our school!
MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD!
Canyons District just sent this revised proposal (click Here). Park Lane would close and consolidate with Willow Canyon starting in the 2027-2028 school year (so Park Lane stays open next year). They’re restarting a full 90-day public input period.
Public hearings scheduled:
- Tuesday, March 10,
6 p.m.
at Granite Elementary
- Thursday, March 19,
6 p.m.
at Park Lane Elementary
They’re also accepting comments via online survey (on the district website) and email at [email protected].
The choice is clear
Park Lane Makes more Sense
Here are the main points of why Park Lane should remain open.
Keeping Park Lane Open Saves Money
Closing Park Lane would cost the district 3 to 4 additional buses at $48,000 each nearly $200,000 per year in recurring expenses, totaling almost $1 million over five years. Meanwhile, fixing Park Lane's parking lot is a one time investment. If cost reduction is the goal, keeping Park Lane open makes more financial sense. Read the full analysis →
Enrollment Trends
An independent 2024 demographics study shows Park Lane's boundary will lose only 6 students by 2030, while Granite's will lose 49. Park Lane also has a significantly higher "service rate" 87.9% of area students attend district schools compared to just 60.9% at Granite. The Park Lane community is clearly invested in public education. Read the full analysis →
Housing Prices: Granite vs. Park Lane
In Park Lane's boundary, 42% of homes are at or below the valley's median price of $630,000, compared to just 8% in Granite's boundary, where 58% of homes recently sold for over $1 million. Families with young children are more likely to move into Park Lane's more affordable neighborhood. Keeping the school at Park Lane keeps it accessible to the community most likely to use it. Read the full analysis →
Feeder schools
The district has committed to strengthening Eastmont Middle and Jordan High, both of which struggle with low enrollment. Park Lane families are deeply invested in these schools supporting programs, fighting for improvements, and staying in boundary despite challenges. Granite currently feeds into Albion/Brighton. Combining the schools at Granite would create a split feeder system: Park Lane students would befriend peers headed to Albion, making permits more likely and further weakening Eastmont and Jordan. Read the full analysis →
Our Main Points
Why Park Lane Should Stay Open
Central Neighborhood Location
Park Lane is walkable for more families, reducing traffic and transportation needs.
We Are a Walking School
We can accept busses if needed.
Modernized & Well-Maintained Campus
Upgrades and renovations over the years keep it in strong operational shape.
Test scores & top teachers
Park Lane consistently ranks above state averages
Future Growth & Stability
Park Lane’s enrollment base is projected to remain steady and is already rising.
It Just Makes More sense
It's an excellent school, and we have plenty of reasons, and data to prove it
The Truth About Park Lane's Parking Lot
The district cites Park Lane’s parking lot as the main reason for closure buses occasionally scrape the sloped entrance. However, Park Lane’s SCC has requested repairs for 10 years, with the district acknowledging it was “on the 5 year plan” back in 2017. Park Lane also has safer winter access, room to expand with an unused blacktop area, and separates bus or car traffic for student safety.
Satellite photo of Park Lane Elementary Parking Lot. Buses (yellow) and cars (red) are separate from each other during pick up and drop off, increasing student safety. The area in blue is the unused black top area that could be fenced off as another ADA accessible entrance.
"I had never heard of a walking school before"
we offer a unique, community building system built into the core of our school
Positive relationships
Walking schools schools where the majority of students live close enough to walk or bike are actually becoming less common in the U.S., though they still exist in certain neighborhoods. Fewer than 10% of schools are considered walking schools. It’s extremely unique and great for everyone!
” Stronger community engagement students often walk with neighbors and parents & interact more. “
- Improved student health through daily physical activity.
- Reduced traffic congestion and carbon emissions during peak school hours.
Based on Available Data
High-Performing Park Lane
The state of Utah Report Card data shows Park Lane outscores both Granite and Willow Canyon in every measured area for the past three years. High performing schools depend on excellent teachers, effective leadership, strong community, and dedicated families working together. Park Lane has this balance. Significant disruptions like closing the building and replacing walkability with bussing risk damaging what makes the school successful. District leaders should bring students to Park Lane and integrate them into our exceptional, community centered school.
Special Education Programs Need Data-Driven Decisions
Park Lane hosts a thriving 40 student Accommodated
Core Curriculum (ACC) program with strong integration into regular education classes. Since enrollment and cost data point to Park Lane as the most sustainable long term location, it makes sense to keep ACC students at Park Lane.
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