Salt Lake Head Start serves 18 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 18 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- 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 18 students has declined by 93% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
18 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Salt Lake Head Start is 0.67, 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
18:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
50%
20%
Black
17%
1%
White
22%
71%
Hawaiian
11%
2%
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
23%
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?
18 students attend Salt Lake Head Start.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Salt Lake Head Start students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, and 11% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Salt Lake Head Start?
Salt Lake Head Start has a student ration of 18:1, 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.
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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