Salt Lake Head Start serves 68 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 68 students
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Salt Lake Head Start ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Salt Lake Head Start's student population of 68 students has declined by 74% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
68 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (22-23)
1 teacher
Year Founded
1965
School Rankings
The diversity score of Salt Lake Head Start is 0.73, which is  more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
2%
Hispanic
43%
20%
Black
12%
1%
White
26%
71%
Hawaiian
6%
1%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Salt Lake Head Start?
68 students attend Salt Lake Head Start.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Salt Lake Head Start students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hawaiian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Salt Lake Head Start offer ?
Salt Lake Head Start offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Salt Lake Head Start part of?
Salt Lake Head Start is part of Salt Lake School District.
In what neighborhood is Salt Lake Head Start located?
Salt Lake Head Start is located in the Rose Park neighborhood of Salt Lake City, UT. There are 5 other public schools located in Rose Park.
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