BACKMAN SCHOOL

Backman School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Salt Lake District school district, located in SALT LAKE CITY, UT with about 495 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education.

Backman Elementary School, located in the Rose Park neighborhood of Salt Lake City, serves as a central hub for a diverse and culturally rich student community. Part of the Salt Lake City School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on rigorous instruction and student engagement, Backman aims to prepare its young learners for success in an increasingly globalized society.

Beyond the standard curriculum, Backman Elementary is known for its commitment to community involvement and school spirit. The school leverages its location in Salt Lake City to offer various extracurricular opportunities and partnerships that support student well-being. With a faculty focused on personalized instruction, the school strives to ensure that every student receives the support necessary to reach their potential, maintaining a welcoming atmosphere that encourages collaboration between educators, families, and the surrounding neighborhood.

For more information, contact Backman School at (801) 578-8100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

601 N 1500 W
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84116
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BACKMAN SCHOOL is a public Title I school in SALT LAKE CITY, UT with about 495 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Utah

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
District:
Salt Lake District
Total Students:
495
Teachers:
0
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 495 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BACKMAN SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 72% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
72.3%
White
12.9%
Black or African American
5.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
3.8%
Asian
3.6%
Two or more races
0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%

Female
47.9%
Male
52.1%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.