Summary:
Open Classroom is the sole elementary public charter school serving grades PK-8 in Salt Lake City, Utah, with a total enrollment of 315 students. The school's student population is predominantly White (66.03%), with significant representation from Hispanic (13.97%), two or more races (11.75%), and other minority groups.
Academically, Open Classroom's 3rd-grade students performed better than the state average in English Language Arts, but their 4th-grade students struggled across multiple subjects compared to the state. This suggests the school may need to focus on improving its curriculum and instructional practices, particularly in the upper elementary grades. Additionally, with a third of the student population eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, Open Classroom serves a significant number of students from low-income families, which may present challenges in providing additional support and resources.
Despite these academic challenges, Open Classroom has a relatively diverse student population, which could be a strength for the school, providing opportunities for cross-cultural learning and understanding. The school also allocates significant resources, with a per-student spending of $8,810, but the high student-teacher ratio of 23.3 to 1 may indicate a need to re-evaluate the allocation of resources to ensure smaller class sizes and more personalized attention for students.
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