D−
Backman School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–6
601 N 1500 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84116 · (801) 578-8100 · Part of Salt Lake City School District
Students
396
Students per teacher
14:1
Free or reduced lunch
98%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–6
What stands out about Backman School
- School Grade D−: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 31 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 24 pts below the state
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency8%
State average 38.8%
Reading / language arts19%
State average 42.6%
Location
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601 N 1500 W, Salt Lake City
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K15
Kindergarten37
Grade 159
Grade 262
Grade 353
Grade 457
Grade 553
Grade 660
Enrollment over time
409’20
377’21
364’22
345’23
396’24
Down 3.2% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 61%White 14%Black 12%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 4%Two or more races 4%Asian 3%American Indian/Alaska Native 2%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.