Wasatch School

Summary:

Wasatch School is an elementary school located in Salt Lake City, Utah, serving 337 students in grades K-6. It is part of the Salt Lake District, which is ranked 54 out of 98 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, Wasatch School has consistently performed well, ranking in the top 100 elementary schools in Utah for several years and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger in multiple years.

Wasatch School stands out for its strong academic performance, consistently outperforming the Salt Lake District and the state of Utah in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 76.9% of 4th-grade students at Wasatch School were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 42% for the district and 44% for the state. In mathematics, 75% of 4th-grade students at Wasatch School were proficient or better, compared to 47.6% for the district and 49.9% for the state. Additionally, Wasatch School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 18.7, which is lower than nearby schools like Bonneville (21.3) and Ensign (20.2), potentially allowing for more individualized attention and support for students.

While Wasatch School has a more diverse student population compared to some nearby schools, with 66.77% White, 14.54% Hispanic, 5.64% Asian, and 8.31% two or more races, it has maintained its strong academic performance across all racial and ethnic groups. This suggests the school is effectively serving students from diverse backgrounds and providing equitable educational opportunities. Additionally, Wasatch School has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 30.56% in the 2022-2023 school year, which is lower than some nearby schools like Whittier (56.91%) and Liberty (99.49%), indicating a lower percentage of students from low-income families.

Detail:

Public K-6

30 R Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84103

(801) 578-8564

District: Salt Lake District

SchoolDigger Rank:
31^st of 561 Utah Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,552

Students who attend Wasatch School usually attend:

Middle:	Salt Lake Center for Science Education Bryant
High:	East High
	Innovations High School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.7

Number of students: 337

Racial breakdown:

White:

66.8%

Hispanic:

14.5%

Two or more races:

8.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 30.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Wasatch School ranks better than 94.5% of elementary schools in Utah. It also ranks 6^th among 23 ranked elementary schools in the Salt Lake District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.48. (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

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wasatch School is $9,552. 25 elementary schools in the Salt Lake District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Wasatch School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Salt Lake District:

SchoolDigger ranks Salt Lake District 54^th of 98 Utah school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Wasatch School

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Rank History for all students at Wasatch School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	UT State Percentile
2008	59.04	227^th	498	54.4%
2009	59.46	222^nd	509	56.4%
2010	68.46	157^th	518	69.7%
2011	75.28	112^th	563	80.1%
2012	74.68	116^th	579	80.0%
2013	84.55	29^th	576	95.0%
2014	89.07	33^rd	509	93.5%
2015	85.66	54^th	537	89.9%
2016	86.42	42^nd	533	92.1%
2017	86.14	47^th	526	91.1%
2018	85.49	48^th	528	90.9%
2019	87.45	39^th	572	93.2%
2021	81.98	74^th	559	86.8%
2022	92.79	19^th	551	96.6%
2023	79.85	97^th	561	82.7%
2024	90.48	31^st	561	94.5%

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Rank History for White students at Wasatch School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	UT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	91.65	20^th	435	95.4%

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

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Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Utah State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Wasatch School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	549	9	22	23	6	n/a	n/a	0	609
1989	548	13	23	22	7	n/a	n/a	0	613
1990	542	17	24	26	6	n/a	n/a	0	615
1991	525	14	19	31	9	n/a	n/a	0	598
1992	534	14	17	29	8	n/a	n/a	0	602
1993	506	6	20	26	6	n/a	n/a	0	564
1994	494	10	17	33	8	n/a	n/a	0	562
1995	468	12	18	22	8	n/a	n/a	0	528
1996	468	12	18	22	8	n/a	n/a	0	528
1997	492	18	14	25	6	n/a	n/a	0	555
1998	469	13	22	24	4	n/a	n/a	0	532
1999	453	15	31	26	4	n/a	n/a	0	529
2000	401	14	36	28	6	n/a	n/a	0	485
2001	396	16	40	29	8	n/a	n/a	0	489
2002	365	12	39	31	9	n/a	n/a	0	456
2003	365	12	39	31	9	n/a	n/a	0	456
2004	393	14	57	46	8	n/a	n/a	0	518
2005	394	24	46	54	6	n/a	n/a	0	524
2006	383	32	47	46	3	n/a	n/a	0	511
2007	357	25	40	39	6	n/a	n/a	0	467
2008	315	23	49	53	7	n/a	n/a	7	454
2009	332	20	39	50	8	n/a	n/a	12	461
2010	306	17	34	43	9	n/a	n/a	114	523
2011	353	17	24	58	7	6	5	0	470
2012	364	16	22	65	8	5	19	0	499
2013	364	22	22	57	9	8	22	0	504
2014	353	16	9	54	11	4	29	0	476
2015	364	20	14	46	3	4	42	0	493
2016	336	12	25	36	4	3	33	0	449
2017	334	15	18	39	7	4	35	0	452
2018	337	10	21	40	5	2	40	0	455
2019	321	10	21	47	4	2	42	0	447
2020	319	9	20	41	3	5	47	0	444
2021	282	12	15	40	5	4	40	0	398
2022	250	7	15	38	2	5	33	0	350
2023	225	6	19	49	6	4	28	0	337

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 Wasatch School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	609	22.6	26.9	n/a
1989	613	26.5	23.1	n/a
1990	615	25.0	24.6	14.8
1991	598	21.0	28.4	19.4
1992	602	20.5	29.3	19.1
1993	564	21.5	26.2	17.6
1994	562	22.5	25.0	18
1995	528	24.0	22.0	19.1
1996	528	24.0	22.0	19.1
1997	555	24.5	22.7	18
1998	532	23.0	23.1	16.7
1999	529	24.5	21.6	19.8
2000	485	24.9	19.5	15.5
2001	489	23.0	21.3	19.6
2002	456	21.0	21.7	21.9
2003	456	21.0	21.7	21.9
2004	518	24.0	21.6	28.4
2005	524	24.7	21.2	32.6
2006	511	25.0	20.4	34.4
2007	467	23.5	19.9	99.4
2008	454	21.0	21.6	43.8
2009	461	13.9	16.4	35.9
2010	523	20.6	25.3	48.4
2011	470	19.5	24.1	28.1
2012	499	21.2	23.5	28.9
2013	504	21.4	23.4	41.9
2014	476	20.5	23.2	23.5
2015	493	n/a	n/a	28.6
2016	449	n/a	n/a	24.1
2017	452	20.5	22.0	23.2
2018	455	n/a	n/a	20.4
2019	447	20.5	21.8	21.9
2020	444	21.4	20.6	26.4
2021	398	n/a	n/a	22.4
2022	350	20.5	17.0	23.1
2023	337	18.0	18.7	30.6

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 Wasatch School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	609	22.6	26.9	n/a
1989	613	26.5	23.1	n/a
1990	615	25.0	24.6	14.8
1991	598	21.0	28.4	19.4
1992	602	20.5	29.3	19.1
1993	564	21.5	26.2	17.6
1994	562	22.5	25.0	18
1995	528	24.0	22.0	19.1
1996	528	24.0	22.0	19.1
1997	555	24.5	22.7	18
1998	532	23.0	23.1	16.7
1999	529	24.5	21.6	19.8
2000	485	24.9	19.5	15.5
2001	489	23.0	21.3	19.6
2002	456	21.0	21.7	21.9
2003	456	21.0	21.7	21.9
2004	518	24.0	21.6	28.4
2005	524	24.7	21.2	32.6
2006	511	25.0	20.4	34.4
2007	467	23.5	19.9	99.4
2008	454	21.0	21.6	43.8
2009	461	13.9	16.4	35.9
2010	523	20.6	25.3	48.4
2011	470	19.5	24.1	28.1
2012	499	21.2	23.5	28.9
2013	504	21.4	23.4	41.9
2014	476	20.5	23.2	23.5
2015	493	n/a	n/a	28.6
2016	449	n/a	n/a	24.1
2017	452	20.5	22.0	23.2
2018	455	n/a	n/a	20.4
2019	447	20.5	21.8	21.9
2020	444	21.4	20.6	26.4
2021	398	n/a	n/a	22.4
2022	350	20.5	17.0	23.1
2023	337	18.0	18.7	30.6

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 Wasatch School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$743 (7.8%)	$8,809 (92.2%)	$9,552

Data source: Utah Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wasatch School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 39^th of 572 Elementary schools	Ranks 97^th of 561 Elementary schools	10.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wasatch School)	75	76.9	1.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Salt Lake District)	46.4	45.6	0.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	46.8	46.2	0.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wasatch School)	78.6	73.1	5.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Salt Lake District)	54.6	50.7	3.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Utah)	50.2	49	1.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wasatch School)	69.7	82	12.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Salt Lake District)	45	43.4	1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	47.3	44.2	3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wasatch School)	78.8	84.2	5.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Salt Lake District)	49.4	48.5	0.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	49.3	50.1	0.8%
4th Grade Science (Wasatch School)	80.3	79.6	0.7%
4th Grade Science (Salt Lake District)	46.7	47.9	1.2%
4th Grade Science (Utah)	51.1	49.6	1.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wasatch School)	60	57.1	2.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Salt Lake District)	43.4	41.4	2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	48.9	45.3	3.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wasatch School)	45.5	22.9	22.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Salt Lake District)	35.6	34.3	1.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	39.2	35.4	3.8%
6th Grade Science (Wasatch School)	65.5	57.2	8.3%
6th Grade Science (Salt Lake District)	52.1	48.4	3.7%
6th Grade Science (Utah)	57.7	55.5	2.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	447	337	24.6%
African American	10	6	40%
American Indian	4	6	50%
Asian	21	19	9.5%
Hispanic	47	49	4.3%
Pacific Islander	2	4	100%
White	321	225	29.9%
Two or More Races	42	28	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	21.9%	30.6%	8.6%

Schools Near Wasatch School

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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
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	337	18	18.7	30.6%	225 (66.8%)	6 (1.8%)	49 (14.5%)	19 (5.6%)	6 (1.8%)	4 (1.2%)	28 (8.3%)	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
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	175	11	15.9	100.0%	44 (25.1%)	19 (10.9%)	76 (43.4%)	10 (5.7%)	7 (4.0%)	10 (5.7%)	9 (5.1%)								(n/a)												$13,555	$1,648	$11,907
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	313	15	20.2	13.4%	260 (83.1%)	1 (0.3%)	25 (8.0%)	5 (1.6%)	4 (1.3%)	3 (1.0%)	15 (4.8%)	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
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	315	14	23.3	33.0%	208 (66.0%)	6 (1.9%)	44 (14.0%)	11 (3.5%)	5 (1.6%)	4 (1.3%)	37 (11.7%)	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
Uintah School	Public	K-6	1571 E 1300 S	Salt Lake City	84105	Salt Lake County	Salt Lake District	No	No	No	No	(801) 584-2940	414	20	21.2	8.9%	321 (77.5%)	3 (0.7%)	45 (10.9%)	12 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	31 (7.5%)	97.3	5^th of 561 public elementary schools	99.1%		97.8	2^nd of 561 public elementary schools	99.6%	3	82.8	76.6	73.6	79.6	86.2	75.0	79.3	70.4	83.4	86.8	90.7	$9,651	$741	$8,910
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	467	31	15.1	22.1%	330 (70.7%)	1 (0.2%)	91 (19.5%)	6 (1.3%)	3 (0.6%)	4 (0.9%)	32 (6.9%)	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
Bonneville School	Public	K-6	1145 S 1900 E	Salt Lake City	84108	Salt Lake County	Salt Lake District	No	No	No	No	(801) 584-2913	449	21	21.3	8.2%	361 (80.4%)	9 (2.0%)	31 (6.9%)	21 (4.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.8%)	94.1	15^th of 561 public elementary schools	97.3%		94.7	14^th of 561 public elementary schools	97.5%	1	78.8	74.6	70.0	84.0	73.1	78.2	61.7	74.5	74.6	70.0	92.8	$9,275	$739	$8,536
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	267	18	14.5	47.9%	121 (45.3%)	17 (6.4%)	85 (31.8%)	12 (4.5%)	2 (0.7%)	11 (4.1%)	19 (7.1%)	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
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	391	22	17.4	99.5%	107 (27.4%)	34 (8.7%)	168 (43.0%)	36 (9.2%)	15 (3.8%)	18 (4.6%)	13 (3.3%)	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
Hawthorne School	Public	K-6	1675 S 600 E	Salt Lake City	84105	Salt Lake County	Salt Lake District	No	No	No	No	(801) 481-4824	362	19	19.0	22.4%	245 (67.7%)	7 (1.9%)	35 (9.7%)	40 (11.0%)	3 (0.8%)	6 (1.7%)	26 (7.2%)	95.4	9^th of 561 public elementary schools	98.4%		95.3	11^th of 561 public elementary schools	98.0%	2	80.5	77.8	79.1	77.5	80.8	77.3	78.3	66.7	79.6	79.2	69.4	$9,891	$742	$9,149

Frequently Asked Questions about Wasatch School

What schools do graduates of Wasatch School attend?

Students who attend Wasatch School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Salt Lake Center for Science Education Bryant
High : East High
High : Innovations High School

Is Wasatch School a good school?

Yes. Wasatch School ranks in the top 5.5% of Utah elementary schools.

How many students attend Wasatch School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 337 students attended Wasatch School.

What is the racial makeup of Wasatch School?

Students at Wasatch School are 67% White, 15% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 6% Asian, 2% African American, 2% American Indian, 1% Pacific Islander.

What district is Wasatch School in?

Salt Lake District

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