Average
#724 of 1,015 schools in UT
Salt Lake Head Start
School · Salt Lake District
1240 AMERICAN BEAUTY DRI, Salt Lake City, UT 84116
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 88 schools in Salt Lake City. Learn more
Enrollment
68
Score
5.4
Grades
Pre-K – Pre-K
Enrollment
68
Score
5.4
Grades
Pre-K – Pre-K
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Utah schools
#724 of 1,015
In Salt Lake City
#66 of 89
public schools
In district
#28 of 38
Salt Lake District
School environment
7.2 / 10
Very Good
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Salt Lake Head Start
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About Salt Lake Head Start
Salt Lake Head Start is a public school in Salt Lake City, UT, part of Salt Lake District. Salt Lake Head Start serves approximately 68 students, and covers grades Pre-K-Pre-K. Salt Lake Head Start has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #724 of 1,015 schools in UT.
- This school 5.4 · Average
- District avg 6.8
- UT avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 68 students, Salt Lake Head Start is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
8.8%
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 Salt Lake Head Start Compares
See how Salt Lake Head Start performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Location
1240 AMERICAN BEAUTY DRI, Salt Lake City, UT 84116
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Salt Lake Head Start may also want to explore other schools in the area. West High (rated 8.9/10, 1.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Parkview School (rated 7.7/10, 3.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Washington School (rated 7.6/10, 1.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Salt Lake City, see our Salt Lake City schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Rose Park School Salt Lake City | 0.4 mi | 5.3 |
| Guadalupe School Salt Lake City | 0.4 mi | 2.2 |
| Salt Lake Center for Science Education Salt Lake City | 0.5 mi | 6.9 |
| Newman School Salt Lake City | 0.6 mi | 4.3 |
| Backman School Salt Lake City | 1.2 mi | 6.2 |
| Pacific Heritage Academy Salt Lake City | 1.0 mi | 7.1 |
| Northwest Middle Salt Lake City | 1.2 mi | 4.6 |
| Escalante School Salt Lake City | 1.2 mi | 4.8 |
| Mary W. Jackson School Salt Lake City | 1.5 mi | 3.8 |
| North Star School Salt Lake City | 1.5 mi | 3.8 |
| West High Salt Lake City | 1.8 mi | 8.9 |
| Meadowlark School Salt Lake City | 1.8 mi | 5.7 |
| Washington School Salt Lake City | 1.8 mi | 7.6 |
| Franklin School Salt Lake City | 2.3 mi | 5.1 |
| Edison School Salt Lake City | 2.6 mi | 5.5 |
| THE MADELEINE CHOIR SCHOOL Salt Lake City | 2.7 mi | 5.9 |
| Parkview School Salt Lake City | 3.3 mi | 7.7 |
| Open Classroom Salt Lake City | 2.8 mi | 4.9 |
| Orchard School North Salt Lake | 3.3 mi | 6.3 |
| MISS BILLIES KIDS KAMPUS Salt Lake City | 3.3 mi | — |
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Salt Lake Head Start
What grades does Salt Lake Head Start serve?
Salt Lake Head Start serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Salt Lake Head Start?
Salt Lake Head Start has an enrollment of approximately 68 students.
How does Salt Lake Head Start rank in UT?
Salt Lake Head Start ranks #724 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Salt Lake Head Start's MySchoolScout rating?
Salt Lake Head Start has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Salt Lake Head Start a charter school?
No, Salt Lake Head Start is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Salt Lake Head Start a Title I school?
No, Salt Lake Head Start is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Salt Lake Head Start?
8.8% of students at Salt Lake Head Start 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 – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 68
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 8.8%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Salt Lake County
- Phone
- (801) 578-8173
Resources & Links
District
Salt Lake District- District Enrollment
- 19,477
- Schools in District
- 40
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $13,819
- District Rank
- #28 of 38
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