Serving 467 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Emerson School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 467 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
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Emerson School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
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Emerson School's student population of 467 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
467 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
Emerson School ranks within the top 30% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Emerson School is 0.46, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#262 out of 975 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)52%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)51%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
19%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
71%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
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Emerson School is ranked #262 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Emerson School often compared to?
Emerson Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hawthorne School, Uintah School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Emerson School?
467 students attend Emerson School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Emerson School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Emerson School?
Emerson School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Emerson School offer ?
Emerson School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Emerson School part of?
Emerson School is part of Salt Lake School District.
In what neighborhood is Emerson School located?
Emerson School is located in the Ballpark neighborhood of Salt Lake City, UT. There are 1 other public schools located in Ballpark.
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