Salt Lake Arts Academy

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Salt Lake City, Utah - 1 schools

An equity score of 37/100 ranks Salt Lake Arts Academy #115 of 147 districts in Utah (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $9,324 per pupil, Salt Lake Arts Academy ranks #89 of 156 Utah districts by per-pupil spending (Utah districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

404
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$9,324
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Salt Lake Arts Academy operates 1 public schools serving 404 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Utah. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Salt Lake County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $9,324 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 156 Utah districts by per-pupil spending. See how Utah compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 12.0% local, 83.0% state, and 4.9% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 37/100, ranked #115 of 147 in Utah against a state average of 50, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

and 23.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 75.6% White, 13.3% Hispanic or Latino, 2.2% Asian across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Salt Lake Arts Academy, enrolling 415 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Salt Lake Arts Academy accounts for 100.0% of all Salt Lake Arts Academy student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Salt Lake Arts Academy a distant remainder — means Salt Lake Arts Academy-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: elementary. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Because it contains a majority of the affected population, enrollment-weighted aggregates will sit closer to this entity's reported fields than to those of smaller peers; an unweighted entity count answers a different question.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Salt Lake Arts Academy chronic absenteeism rate is 23.1% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Salt Lake Arts Academy is typically wider than the Salt Lake Arts Academy-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

4.9%
Federal
83.0%
State
12.0%
Local

Funding Equity

37
Equity Score
115 / 147
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Salt Lake Arts Academy.

White 75.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
African American 1.4%
Asian 2.2%
Multiracial 7.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

23.1%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Salt Lake Arts Academy

School Enrollment
Salt Lake Arts Academy
Charter
415

How Salt Lake Arts Academy Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Utah districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Pinnacle Canyon Academy Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Guadalupe School Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
American Academy of Innovation Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Treeside Charter School Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Navigator Pointe Academy Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Salt Lake Arts Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Salt Lake Arts Academy?

Salt Lake Arts Academy has 1 school, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 404 students.

How much does Salt Lake Arts Academy spend per student?

Salt Lake Arts Academy spends $9,324 per student. The district has an equity score of 37/100, ranking #115 in Utah.

What is the demographic composition of Salt Lake Arts Academy?

Salt Lake Arts Academy students are 75.6% White, 13.3% Hispanic or Latino, 2.2% Asian, 1.4% African American, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Salt Lake Arts Academy?

Salt Lake Arts Academy has an equity score of 37/100, ranking #115 out of 147 districts in Utah.