Salt Lake Head Start

Salt Lake Head Start serves 20 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 20 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Salt Lake Head Start's student population of 20 students has declined by 92% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
20 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Salt Lake Head Start is 0.72, 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (UT)
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
35%
19%
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Black
15%
1%
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White
35%
72%
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Hawaiian
15%
2%
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Two or more races
n/a
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in UT.
0.72
This chart display the diversity score of Salt Lake Head Start and the public school average diversity score of Utah by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
22%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Salt Lake Head Start?
20 students attend Salt Lake Head Start.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Salt Lake Head Start students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, and 15% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Salt Lake Head Start?
Salt Lake Head Start has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
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.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 20 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

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