1017 E 1370 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84105
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
8/
10
Top 30%
Emerson School serves 536 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Emerson School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 536 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30% in UT
  • Math Proficiency
    : 45% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 52% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Emerson School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Emerson School's student population of 536 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
536 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Emerson School is ranked within the top 30% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Emerson School is 0.50, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (UT)
Overall Testing Rank
#262 out of 975 schools
(Top 30%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
39%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
43%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
22%
18%
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Black
1%
1%
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White
67%
73%
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Hawaiian
1%
2%
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Two or more races
6%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.50
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Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
25%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Emerson School's ranking?

Emerson School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%).

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?

536 students attend Emerson School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

67% of Emerson School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

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.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 536 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 45% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 52% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

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