Salt Lake District

Salt Lake District serves 19,896 students across 41 schools in an urban setting within Salt Lake County, Utah. The district operates with 1,087 teachers, resulting in a student-to-teacher ratio of approximately 18:1.

Academically, the district's proficiency rates slightly exceed state averages. Math proficiency stands at 41.7% compared to the state average of 38.4%, and reading proficiency is 43.9% versus the state average of 42.8%. However, the graduation rate of 77.4% falls notably below Utah's state average of 87.7%, representing a 10.3 percentage point gap. Chronic absenteeism at 29.3% presents a significant challenge for student engagement and achievement.

The district serves a diverse student population with substantial economic need. Approximately 52.1% of students qualify as economically disadvantaged. Racial composition is relatively balanced between White (39.1%) and Hispanic (40.8%) students, with smaller populations of Asian (4.4%) and Black (4.8%) students.

Salt Lake District's per-pupil spending of $7,214 exceeds the state average of $5,680 by $1,534 annually. This higher spending level occurs despite the district serving a population with greater economic challenges than the state average. The combination of above-average per-pupil spending and above-average proficiency rates in reading and math, alongside below-average graduation rates and elevated absenteeism, suggests resource allocation focused on core academics while facing persistent systemic challenges related to student attendance and completion.