Below Average
#783 of 974 schools in UT
Backman School
Elementary School · Salt Lake District
601 N 1500 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84116
About Backman School
Backman School is a public elementary school in Salt Lake City, UT, part of the Salt Lake District. The school serves approximately 345 students in grades Pre-K – 6th with a student-teacher ratio of 13.3:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1/10, placing it in the 19.7th percentile among UT schools — an average rating overall.
The school scores particularly well in school environment (9.4/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $69,604, where 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The school is situated in a midsize city setting.
Score Breakdown
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Backman School — Students at Backman School score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 16%).
Equity & Diversity
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83.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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How Backman School Compares
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Location
601 N 1500 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84116
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Escalante School SALT LAKE CITY | 0.7 mi | 5.9 |
| Pacific Heritage Academy SALT LAKE CITY | 0.8 mi | 5.3 |
| Meadowlark School SALT LAKE CITY | 0.7 mi | 4.7 |
| Salt Lake Center for Science Education SALT LAKE CITY | 0.9 mi | 7.1 |
| Rose Park School SALT LAKE CITY | 0.8 mi | 4.9 |
| Newman School SALT LAKE CITY | 1.0 mi | 4.9 |
| Guadalupe School SALT LAKE CITY | 1.2 mi | 1.9 |
| Salt Lake Head Start SALT LAKE CITY | 1.2 mi | 5.8 |
| Edison School SALT LAKE CITY | 1.5 mi | 6.1 |
| Franklin School SALT LAKE CITY | 1.5 mi | 4.2 |
| Mary W. Jackson School SALT LAKE CITY | 1.2 mi | 3.8 |
| North Star School SALT LAKE CITY | 1.6 mi | 5.2 |
| Northwest Middle SALT LAKE CITY | 1.7 mi | 5.0 |
| Parkview School SALT LAKE CITY | 2.4 mi | 4.5 |
| West High SALT LAKE CITY | 1.8 mi | 8.5 |
| Wallace Stegner Academy SALT LAKE CITY | 2.4 mi | 4.7 |
| Dual Immersion Academy SALT LAKE CITY | 2.6 mi | 6.5 |
| Washington School SALT LAKE CITY | 2.0 mi | 6.4 |
| Glendale Middle SALT LAKE CITY | 3.1 mi | 6.0 |
| Mountain View School SALT LAKE CITY | 3.1 mi | 4.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 84116 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$69,604
Median Home Value
$334,900
Median Rent
$1,280/mo
Population
37,136
College Educated
24.3%
Homeownership
52.9%
Avg Commute
20.2 min
Poverty Rate
12.1%
Median Age
32.2
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| Brookside School SPRINGVILLE, UT | 4.1 |
| Crescent School SANDY, UT | 4.1 |
| Lake Ridge School MAGNA, UT | 4.1 |
| Lakeview School ROY, UT | 4.1 |
| Willow School GRANTSVILLE, UT | 4.1 |
| Brockbank School SPANISH FORK, UT | 4.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Backman School
What grades does Backman School serve?
Backman School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Backman School?
Backman School has an enrollment of approximately 345 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Backman School?
The student-teacher ratio at Backman School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Backman School rank in UT?
Backman School is ranked #783 out of 974 schools in UT.
What is Backman School's MySchoolScout rating?
Backman School has a composite rating of 4.1 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.
Is Backman School a charter school?
No, Backman School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Backman School a Title I school?
No, Backman School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Backman School?
83.5% of students at Backman School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 345
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 83.5%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Salt Lake County
- Phone
- (801) 578-8100
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
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