Salt Lake District

District Overview
Located at 406 E 100 S in Salt Lake City, Utah, the Salt Lake District operates as an active, traditional public school system anchored in a dynamic midsize city environment. Serving the broader Salt Lake City-Murray metropolitan area, the district oversees 36 operational schools that together provide a continuous educational pathway from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. With a student body of over 19,000 enrolled children, the district reflects a richly diverse community comprising significant Hispanic, White, Pacific Islander, Black, Asian, Multiracial, and Native American student populations.

To support its academic programs and student well-being, the district maintains a robust organizational framework powered by more than 5,000 full-time equivalent staff members. This team includes approximately 2,089 dedicated classroom teachers, over 300 instructional aides, and nearly 2,670 specialized support personnel, ensuring students receive comprehensive guidance from early childhood development through high school graduation. For families, students, and researchers analyzing the 2024–2025 academic landscape, the Salt Lake District represents a well-resourced urban school system focused on academic achievement, community engagement, and inclusive learning environments, with further district resources accessible through slcschools.org.
36
Total Schools
19,049
Total Students
2,088.7
Full-Time Teachers
9.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Salt Lake District
Demographic Student Count
White7,455
Hispanic7,770
Black919
Asian847
Two or More894
American Indian216
Pacific Islander947
  • Hispanic
    7,770 (40.8%)
  • White
    7,455 (39.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    947 (5.0%)
  • Black
    919 (4.8%)
  • Two or More
    894 (4.7%)
  • Asian
    847 (4.4%)
  • American Indian
    216 (1.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Salt Lake District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary26
Middle5
High7
Other6
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:36
Students:19,049*
Teachers (FTE):2,088.7*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:9.1
Schools in Salt Lake District
Found 44 Schools