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Below Average

#756 of 974 schools in UT

Franklin School

Elementary School · Salt Lake District

1115 W 300 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84104

291
Students
12.7:1
Student-Teacher
Pre-K – 6th
Grades Served
#756 of 974 in UT

About Franklin School

Franklin School is a public elementary school in Salt Lake City, UT, part of the Salt Lake District. The school serves approximately 291 students in grades Pre-K – 6th with a student-teacher ratio of 12.7:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2/10, placing it in the 22.5th percentile among UT schools — an average rating overall.

The school scores particularly well in school environment (9.5/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $61,326, where 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The school is situated in a midsize city setting.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.5Significantly Below Average36%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data3
Annual Change-3.18 pts/yr
Data Period2019–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics2.8Needs Improvement36%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency15.9%
Reading/ELA Proficiency12.4%
Overall Proficiency14%
Expected (poverty-adj.)16%
vs. Expected-1.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile20th
College ReadinessNot Available

Data not available for this school

Resources & Environment9.5Exceptional29%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.7:1

Franklin School — Students at Franklin School score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 16%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

84.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

How Franklin School Compares

See how Franklin School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
4.2/10
23th percentile in UT
Academic
2.8/10
2.8/10
Growth
1.5/10
Below average
Environment
9.5/10
Above average

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
84%
Teaching Staff
13:1 student-teacher ratio
23 teachers

Location

1115 W 300 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84104

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.1 mi
School Distance Rating
Edison School SALT LAKE CITY 0.7 mi 6.1
Parkview School SALT LAKE CITY 1.0 mi 4.5
Mary W. Jackson School SALT LAKE CITY 1.0 mi 3.8
Dual Immersion Academy SALT LAKE CITY 1.3 mi 6.5
Backman School SALT LAKE CITY 1.5 mi 4.1
Riley School SALT LAKE CITY 1.7 mi 4.1
West High SALT LAKE CITY 1.5 mi 8.5
Glendale Middle SALT LAKE CITY 1.8 mi 6.0
Mountain View School SALT LAKE CITY 1.8 mi 4.8
MISS BILLIES KIDS KAMPUS Salt Lake City 1.5 mi 7.1
Wallace Stegner Academy SALT LAKE CITY 1.6 mi 4.7
Rose Park School SALT LAKE CITY 1.9 mi 4.9
Meadowlark School SALT LAKE CITY 1.7 mi 4.7
Washington School SALT LAKE CITY 1.8 mi 6.4
Salt Lake Center for Science Education SALT LAKE CITY 2.3 mi 7.1
Escalante School SALT LAKE CITY 2.1 mi 5.9
Salt Lake Head Start SALT LAKE CITY 2.3 mi 5.8
Pacific Heritage Academy SALT LAKE CITY 2.3 mi 5.3
Newman School SALT LAKE CITY 2.4 mi 4.9
Horizonte Instruction & Training Center SALT LAKE CITY 2.1 mi 7.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 84104 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$61,326

Median Home Value

$318,100

Median Rent

$1,235/mo

Population

24,057

College Educated

22.3%

Homeownership

60.4%

Avg Commute

19.5 min

Poverty Rate

13.4%

Median Age

34.1

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Moroni School MORONI, UT 4.3
Backman School SALT LAKE CITY, UT 4.1
Brookside School SPRINGVILLE, UT 4.1
Lake Ridge School MAGNA, UT 4.1

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Franklin School

What grades does Franklin School serve?

Franklin School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Franklin School?

Franklin School has an enrollment of approximately 291 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin School?

The student-teacher ratio at Franklin School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Franklin School rank in UT?

Franklin School is ranked #756 out of 974 schools in UT.

What is Franklin School's MySchoolScout rating?

Franklin School has a composite rating of 4.2 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.

Is Franklin School a charter school?

No, Franklin School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Franklin School a Title I school?

No, Franklin School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Franklin School?

84.2% of students at Franklin 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.

Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
291
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Free/Reduced Lunch
84.2%
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Salt Lake County
Data Year
2023–2024

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Data Sources: School Info: NCES CCD (SY 2022-23) Neighborhood: Census ACS (2019-2023) Ratings: MySchoolScout (2024) Full data source details