How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Backman School | Meadowlark School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Salt Lake City, UT | Salt Lake City, UT |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 396 | 434 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.7:1 | 17.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 96.0% | 98.2% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Backman School | Meadowlark School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,808 | $13,808 |
| District | Salt Lake District | Salt Lake District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Backman School | Meadowlark School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14.4% | 8.8% |
| African American | 11.9% | 6.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 60.6% | 68.7% |
| Asian | 3.3% | 6.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.8% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 4.3% | 6.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.8% | 2.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Backman School | Meadowlark School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 361:1 | 351:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 40.9% | 57.1% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.