Ensign School

ensign.slcschools.org/

361 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Ensign Elementary School, located in the historic Avenues neighborhood of Salt Lake City, is a public school within the Salt Lake City School District. Known for its strong sense of community and academic focus, the school serves a diverse student population, fostering an environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and social-emotional development. Its prime location in the Avenues allows it to draw from a neighborhood characterized by historic architecture and active parental involvement, which often translates into robust support for school programs and extracurricular activities.

The school is committed to providing a well-rounded educational experience that aligns with state standards while promoting inclusivity and critical thinking. Beyond its core curriculum, Ensign offers various resources to support student success, including integrated technology in the classroom and initiatives aimed at personalized learning. As part of the Salt Lake City School District, the school benefits from district-wide initiatives focused on equity and innovation, ensuring that students are prepared for the transition to middle school and beyond.

361

Total Students

18.5

Full-Time Teachers

19.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ensign School
Demographic	Student Count
White	268
Hispanic	42
Black	6
Asian	6
Two or More	26
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	9

White
268 (74.2%)
Hispanic
42 (11.6%)
Two or More
26 (7.2%)
Pacific Islander
9 (2.5%)
Black
6 (1.7%)
Asian
6 (1.7%)
American Indian
4 (1.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Salt Lake District
Phone:	(801)578-8150
Website:	http://ensign.slcschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	361
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	57
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 44

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 56

Grade 6 36

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Ensign School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	44
Grade 1	59
Grade 2	53
Grade 3	58
Grade 4	55
Grade 5	56
Grade 6	36

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Ensign School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	185	51.2%
Male	176	48.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)

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