Open Classroom

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Open Classroom ranks 317 th of 561 Utah elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Open Classroom is a public charter elementary and middle school serving 315 students in grades PK-8 in Salt Lake City, Utah. The school is part of the Open Classroom District, which is ranked 58 out of 98 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Open Classroom outperforms the state and Salt Lake District averages in several key test score metrics, including 65% proficiency in 3rd grade ELA (vs. 46.7% state average) and 40.9% proficiency in 4th grade science (vs. 50% state average). However, the school has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (22-33%) compared to the nearby Rose Park School and Mary W. Jackson School, which range from 47-99% free/reduced lunch.

Open Classroom's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 246 out of 579 elementary schools (top 42%) in 2011-2012 to 317 out of 561 (top 56%) in 2023-2024. Its rating has also improved from 0 stars in 2016-2017 to 2 stars in recent years, indicating the school may be providing a strong academic program despite serving a more affluent population compared to the surrounding schools.

Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-8

134 D Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84103

(801) 578-8144

District: Open Classroom

SchoolDigger Rank:
317^th of 561 Utah Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,810

Student/teacher ratio: 18.6

Number of students: 289

Racial breakdown:

White:

61.6%

Hispanic:

18.3%

Two or more races:

11.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Open Classroom ranks worse than 56.5% of elementary schools in Utah. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.56. (See more...)

Compare Details Open Classroom is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2017 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.48. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (61.6%), Hispanic (18.3%), two or more races (11.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 36% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Open Classroom is 18.6. (See more...)

Compare Open Classroom employs 15.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Open Classroom is $8,810.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Open Classroom was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

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SchoolDigger ranks Open Classroom 58^th of 98 Utah school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Open Classroom

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	UT State Percentile
2008	63.74	187^th	498	62.4%
2009	54.73	260^th	509	48.9%
2010	57.10	249^th	518	51.9%
2011	55.01	304^th	563	46.0%
2012	63.59	246^th	579	57.5%
2013	62.01	258^th	576	55.2%
2014	47.87	281^st	509	44.8%
2015	50.83	271^st	537	49.5%
2017	10.74	484^th	526	8.0%
2018	12.51	474^th	528	10.2%
2024	45.56	317^th	561	43.5%

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Data source: test scores: Utah State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Open Classroom

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	UT State Percentile
2008	77.23	17^th	200	91.5%
2009	69.14	51^st	205	75.1%
2010	62.04	78^th	201	61.2%
2011	60.51	103^rd	222	53.6%
2012	53.15	151^st	238	36.6%
2013	62.05	110^th	243	54.7%
2017	71.48	50^th	206	75.7%

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Data source: test scores: Utah State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Utah State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Open Classroom

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2008	288	5	8	15	3	n/a	n/a	4	323
2009	334	9	11	18	2	n/a	n/a	10	384
2010	296	7	5	14	4	n/a	n/a	78	404
2011	360	9	2	31	3	1	2	0	408
2012	352	7	1	24	2	1	20	0	407
2013	350	7	1	29	1	0	21	0	409
2014	326	10	0	47	1	1	27	0	412
2015	312	10	2	44	1	1	30	0	400
2016	318	5	2	35	3	2	33	0	398
2017	311	6	3	37	2	1	35	0	395
2018	296	4	2	31	3	2	33	0	371
2019	261	3	3	30	6	3	26	0	332
2020	262	4	7	30	7	1	27	0	338
2021	237	4	6	40	7	1	28	0	323
2022	215	7	7	45	7	0	34	0	315
2023	208	6	11	44	5	4	37	0	315
2024	178	3	12	53	5	3	34	1	289

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Open Classroom

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	323	16.5	19.6	5.3
2009	384	1.0	22.6	10.2
2010	404	16.0	25.2	31
2011	408	17.8	22.9	29.4
2012	407	18.8	21.6	36.1
2013	409	18.3	22.3	46.9
2014	412	17.5	23.5	31.3
2015	400	n/a	n/a	29.3
2016	398	n/a	n/a	31.2
2017	395	17.5	22.5	25.6
2018	371	n/a	n/a	29.4
2019	332	17.0	19.5	17.2
2020	338	17.5	19.3	19.5
2021	323	n/a	n/a	22.3
2022	315	15.0	21.0	25.1
2023	315	13.5	23.3	33
2024	289	15.5	18.6	36

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Open Classroom

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	323	16.5	19.6	5.3
2009	384	1.0	22.6	10.2
2010	404	16.0	25.2	31
2011	408	17.8	22.9	29.4
2012	407	18.8	21.6	36.1
2013	409	18.3	22.3	46.9
2014	412	17.5	23.5	31.3
2015	400	n/a	n/a	29.3
2016	398	n/a	n/a	31.2
2017	395	17.5	22.5	25.6
2018	371	n/a	n/a	29.4
2019	332	17.0	19.5	17.2
2020	338	17.5	19.3	19.5
2021	323	n/a	n/a	22.3
2022	315	15.0	21.0	25.1
2023	315	13.5	23.3	33
2024	289	15.5	18.6	36

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Open Classroom

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$520 (5.9%)	$8,290 (94.1%)	$8,810

Data source: Utah Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Open Classroom

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	332	315	5.1%
African American	3	6	100%
American Indian	6	5	16.7%
Asian	3	11	266.7%
Hispanic	30	44	46.7%
Pacific Islander	3	4	33.3%
White	261	208	20.3%
Two or More Races	26	37	42.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	17.2%	33%	15.8%

Schools Near Open Classroom

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				RISE English Language Arts (2024)				RISE Mathematics (2024)				RISE Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	RISE English Language Arts 3rd Grade	RISE English Language Arts 4th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 5th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 6th Grade	RISE Mathematics 3rd Grade	RISE Mathematics 4th Grade	RISE Mathematics 5th Grade	RISE Mathematics 6th Grade	RISE Science 4th Grade	RISE Science 5th Grade	RISE Science 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Open Classroom	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	134 D Street	Salt Lake City	84103	Salt Lake County	Open Classroom	Yes	No	No	Yes	(801) 578-8144	289	16	18.6	36.0%	178 (61.6%)	3 (1.0%)	53 (18.3%)	12 (4.2%)	5 (1.7%)	3 (1.0%)	34 (11.8%)	45.6	317^th of 561 public elementary schools	43.5%					(n/a)	65.0	40.9				34.1			40.9			$8,810	$520	$8,290
Ensign School	Public	PK, KG-6	775 - 12th Ave	Salt Lake City	84103	Salt Lake County	Salt Lake District	No	No	No	No	(801) 578-8150	311	16	19.4	15.8%	244 (78.5%)	3 (1.0%)	28 (9.0%)	6 (1.9%)	2 (0.6%)	4 (1.3%)	24 (7.7%)	86.8	48^th of 561 public elementary schools	91.4%		89.8	33^rd of 561 public elementary schools	94.1%	15	60.4	59.7			69.7	83.9			66.1			$11,210	$739	$10,471
Washington School	Public	PK, KG-6	420 N 200 W	Salt Lake City	84103	Salt Lake County	Salt Lake District	No	No	No	Yes	(801) 578-8140	332	19	17.4	50.6%	141 (42.5%)	23 (6.9%)	120 (36.1%)	11 (3.3%)	3 (0.9%)	13 (3.9%)	21 (6.3%)	50.4	290^th of 561 public elementary schools	48.3%		51.6	273^rd of 561 public elementary schools	51.3%	17		50.1	48.1			47.6	32.7		54.8	50.1		$12,969	$1,394	$11,575
M. Lynn Bennion School	Public	PK, KG-6	429 S 800 E	Salt Lake City	84102	Salt Lake County	Salt Lake District	No	No	No	Yes	(801) 578-8108	171	10	17.1	100.0%	43 (25.1%)	15 (8.8%)	77 (45.0%)	16 (9.4%)	4 (2.3%)	10 (5.8%)	6 (3.5%)								(n/a)												$13,555	$1,648	$11,907
Wasatch School	Public	K-6	30 R Street	Salt Lake City	84103	Salt Lake County	Salt Lake District	No	No	No	No	(801) 578-8564	332	16	20.7	37.0%	212 (63.9%)	17 (5.1%)	43 (13.0%)	17 (5.1%)	5 (1.5%)	2 (0.6%)	36 (10.8%)	90.5	31^st of 561 public elementary schools	94.5%		79.9	97^th of 561 public elementary schools	82.7%	66		76.9			60.0	75.0	62.5		81.2	80.0		$9,552	$743	$8,809
Mary W. Jackson School	Public	PK, KG-6	750 W 200 N	Salt Lake City	84116	Salt Lake County	Salt Lake District	No	No	No	Yes	(801) 578-8165	343	20	16.8	77.6%	59 (17.2%)	24 (7.0%)	206 (60.1%)	7 (2.0%)	10 (2.9%)	26 (7.6%)	11 (3.2%)	8.4	526^th of 561 public elementary schools	6.2%		6.3	536^th of 561 public elementary schools	4.5%	10	21.9	20.9	17.5		31.9	16.9	26.8	10.0	27.3	23.8	31.0	$10,783	$1,330	$9,453
Liberty School	Public	PK, KG-6	1090 S Roberta St	Salt Lake City	84111	Salt Lake County	Salt Lake District	No	No	No	Yes	(801) 578-8180	378	18	21.0	98.9%	103 (27.2%)	33 (8.7%)	176 (46.6%)	30 (7.9%)	8 (2.1%)	16 (4.2%)	11 (2.9%)	3.5	553^rd of 561 public elementary schools	1.4%		2.8	558^th of 561 public elementary schools	0.5%	5	12.8		18.0	15.9	16.0	17.3	14.8	14.6	11.3	18.5	19.1	$13,128	$2,219	$10,908
Emerson School	Public	K-6	1017 E 1370 S	Salt Lake City	84105	Salt Lake County	Salt Lake District	No	No	No	No	(801) 481-4819	462	30	15.3	23.6%	317 (68.6%)	2 (0.4%)	96 (20.8%)	7 (1.5%)	2 (0.4%)	4 (0.9%)	34 (7.4%)	86.3	52^nd of 561 public elementary schools	90.7%		84.9	64^th of 561 public elementary schools	88.6%	12	68.4	64.9	66.2	63.4	68.5	69.3	64.5	52.5	68.2	62.9	73.2	$9,868	$738	$9,130
Franklin School	Public	PK, KG-6	1115 W 300 S	Salt Lake City	84104	Salt Lake County	Salt Lake District	No	No	No	Yes	(801) 578-8158	291	23	12.6	84.2%	39 (13.4%)	20 (6.9%)	187 (64.3%)	16 (5.5%)	2 (0.7%)	22 (7.6%)	5 (1.7%)	8.1	528^th of 561 public elementary schools	5.9%		6	540^th of 561 public elementary schools	3.7%	12				19.2			27.9			23.8	27.1	$11,896	$1,493	$10,402
Rose Park School	Public	PK, KG-6	1105 W 1000 N	Salt Lake City	84116	Salt Lake County	Salt Lake District	No	No	No	Yes	(801) 578-8554	300	17	17.6	77.7%	42 (14.0%)	21 (7.0%)	208 (69.3%)	4 (1.3%)	4 (1.3%)	15 (5.0%)	6 (2.0%)	10.4	508^th of 561 public elementary schools	9.4%		5.2	546^th of 561 public elementary schools	2.7%	38	7.3			25.6	9.5			28.5			34.9	$12,584	$1,707	$10,877

Frequently Asked Questions about Open Classroom

How many students attend Open Classroom?

In the 2023-24 school year, 289 students attended Open Classroom.

What is the racial makeup of Open Classroom?

Students at Open Classroom are 62% White, 18% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 2% American Indian, 1% African American, 1% Pacific Islander.

Is Open Classroom a good school?

Open Classroom ranks 317^th of 561 Utah elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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