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James E. Moss School vs. Olene Walker Elementary School

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School Overview

School
James E. Moss School
4399 S 500 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Olene Walker Elementary School
3225 S 800 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

James E. Moss School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)

Olene Walker Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 522 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, James E. Moss School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Serving 674 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Olene Walker Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
522 students
674 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at James E. Moss School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Olene Walker Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at James E. Moss School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Olene Walker Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
24 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at James E. Moss School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Olene Walker Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
28:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at James E. Moss School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Granite School District and the state of Utah, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Olene Walker Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Granite School District and the state of Utah, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#887 out of 957 schools in UT
(Bottom 50%)
#825 out of 957 schools in UT
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of James E. Moss School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Olene Walker Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
24%
(Bottom 50% in UT)
30%
(Bottom 50% in UT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at James E. Moss School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Granite School District and Utah public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Olene Walker Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Granite School District and Utah public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
11%
(Bottom 50% in UT)(20-21 School Year Data)
16%
(Bottom 50% in UT)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at James E. Moss School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Granite School District and Utah public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Olene Walker Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Granite School District and Utah public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in UT)(20-21 School Year Data)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in UT)(20-21 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of James E. Moss School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Olene Walker Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
35
37
Kindergarten Students
73
106
Grade 1 Students
97
116
Grade 2 Students
78
95
Grade 3 Students
74
112
Grade 4 Students
76
102
Grade 5 Students
89
106

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at James E. Moss School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Granite School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Olene Walker Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Granite School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
13%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at James E. Moss School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Granite School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Olene Walker Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Granite School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
24%
37%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at James E. Moss School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Granite School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Olene Walker Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Granite School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
9%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at James E. Moss School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Granite School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Olene Walker Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Granite School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
43%
33%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at James E. Moss School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Granite School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Olene Walker Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Granite School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at James E. Moss School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Granite School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Olene Walker Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Granite School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Two or more races
7%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at James E. Moss School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Granite School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Olene Walker Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Granite School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.73
0.73
This chart showcases the diversity score of James E. Moss School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Granite School District and Utah, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Olene Walker Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Granite School District and Utah, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
54%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at James E. Moss School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Granite School District and Utah, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Olene Walker Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Granite School District and Utah, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at James E. Moss School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Granite School District and Utah, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Olene Walker Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Granite School District and Utah, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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