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Backman School
Salt Lake City, Utah · Grades PreK to 6 · Salt Lake District
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About Backman School
Backman School is a public school in Salt Lake City, Utah, serving pre-K through grade 6. It reported 396 students in 2024-25. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Salt Lake City. With about 29 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 13.7 students per teacher. Salt Lake District runs 35 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. Federal data from 2021-22 lists it as a magnet school. The surrounding area is classified as a midsize city, in Salt Lake County. There are 52 other schools within 5 miles.
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School facts
| Address | 601 N 1500 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84116 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (801) 578-8100 |
| School district | Salt Lake District |
| Grades | PreK to 6 |
| Students (2024-25) | 396 |
| Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25) | 29 |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 |
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | Yes, based on the most recent federal magnet data (2021-22) |
| School type | Regular |
| Level | Elementary |
| Locale (NCES) | City, midsize, Salt Lake County |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 490087000474). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.
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Frequently asked questions
What grades does Backman School serve?
Backman School serves pre-K through grade 6.
How many students attend Backman School?
Backman School reported 396 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Backman School?
About 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 396 students and 29 teachers in federal data.
Is Backman School a public or charter school?
Backman School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.
What school district is Backman School in?
Backman School is part of Salt Lake District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ut/salt-lake-district/
Where is Backman School located?
Backman School is at 601 N 1500 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84116. The phone number is (801) 578-8100.
How many other schools are near Backman School?
There are 52 other schools within 5 miles of Backman School in our directory.
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