Very Good
#185 of 1,015 schools in UT
Top 18% in state
Emerson School
Elementary School · Salt Lake District · Salt Lake City, UT
A Salt Lake District elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1017 E HARRISON AVENUE, Salt Lake City, UT 84105
- Math 48% proficient (2025)
- Reading 52% proficient (2025)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Emerson School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2019, to 50% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
23.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Emerson School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Salt Lake City map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 66Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 40Some Transit
- Bike 96Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High6,086/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Salt Lake City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$94,145
Median home value
$632,200
Median rent
$1,482/mo
College educated
65.8%
Homeownership
61.2%
Poverty rate
9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84105; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montessori Childrens HousePrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.1 mi | 3 | Compare → |
| Hawthorne SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | K–6 | 0.8 mi | 318 | Compare → |
| Rowland HallPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 906 | Compare → |
| Uintah SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | K–6 | 0.8 mi | 422 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Salt Lake District
- Schools in district
- 40
- Rank in district
- #16 of 38
- District spending per student
- $13,819NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Emerson School is listed in Salt Lake District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Emerson School
Emerson School is a public elementary school in Salt Lake City, UT, part of Salt Lake District, serving approximately 462 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #185 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Emerson School
What grades does Emerson School serve?
Emerson School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Emerson School?
Emerson School has an enrollment of approximately 462 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emerson School?
The student-teacher ratio at Emerson School is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Emerson School rank in UT?
Emerson School ranks #185 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Emerson School's MySchoolScout rating?
Emerson School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Emerson School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Emerson School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Emerson School a charter school?
No, Emerson School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Emerson School a Title I school?
No, Emerson School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Emerson School?
23.6% of students at Emerson 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 462
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Salt Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.2%
- Phone
- (801) 481-4819
- Area population (ZIP 84105)
- 22,963
- Area average commute
- 19.3 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 RISE · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 RISE. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 RISE · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 RISE. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 84105; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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