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Salt Lake District

Utah · Public School District
40
Schools
19,880
Students
$14,329
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
52.1%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
84.8%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Salt Lake District is a public school district in Utah serving 19,880 students across 40 schools. It includes 28 elementary, 5 middle, 6 high schools. Its graduation rate of 84.8% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,329 is near the national average for a US public school district. 52% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 45/100.

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All Schools (40)
Elementary Schools28 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Backman SchoolPK–06364
Beacon Heights SchoolKG–06397
Bonneville SchoolKG–06449
Dilworth SchoolPK–06492
Edison SchoolPK–06368
Emerson SchoolKG–06467
Ensign SchoolPK–06313
Escalante SchoolPK–06362
Franklin SchoolPK–06306
Hawthorne SchoolKG–06362
Highland Park SchoolKG–06493
Indian Hills SchoolKG–06302
Liberty SchoolPK–06391
M. Lynn Bennion SchoolPK–06175
Mary W. Jackson SchoolPK–06388
Meadowlark SchoolPK–06354
Mountain View SchoolPK–06550
Newman SchoolPK–06267
Nibley Park SchoolPK–08344
North Star SchoolPK–06386
Parkview SchoolPK–06249
Riley SchoolPK–06223
Rose Park SchoolPK–06294
Salt Lake Virtual ElementaryKG–0858
Uintah SchoolKG–06414
Wasatch SchoolKG–06337
Washington SchoolPK–06267
Whittier SchoolPK–06499
Middle Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Clayton Middle07–08634
Glendale Middle06–08680
Hillside Middle07–08555
Northwest Middle07–08633
Salt Lake Center for Science Education Bryant07–08407
High Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
East High09–121,886
Highland High09–121,980
Horizonte Instruction & Training Center07–12323
Innovations High School09–12293
Salt Lake Technology Center09–120
West High07–122,600
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Salt Lake Head StartPK–PK18
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,329Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
27%
59%
State
26.6%
Local (property tax)
59.3%
Federal
14.2%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (59%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
40
Schools
19,880
Students
52%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate84.8%
Opportunity Score45/100
StateUtah →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 40 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Salt Lake District?
Salt Lake District has 40 public schools, serving a total of 19,880 students.
What is the graduation rate for Salt Lake District?
The graduation rate is 84.8%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Salt Lake District spend per student?
Salt Lake District spends $14,329 per pupil — 0% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Salt Lake District?
52% of students in Salt Lake District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Salt Lake District?
No, Salt Lake District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Salt Lake District serve?
Salt Lake District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Salt Lake District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Salt Lake District is 45/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.