Backman School

backman.slc.k12.ut.us/

364 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

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.

364

Total Students

24.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

106.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Backman School
Demographic	Student Count
White	51
Hispanic	205
Black	50
Asian	12
Two or More	15
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	22

Hispanic
205 (56.3 %)
White
51 (14.0 %)
Black
50 (13.7 %)
Pacific Islander
22 (6.0 %)
Two or More
15 (4.1 %)
Asian
12 (3.3 %)
American Indian
9 (2.5 %)

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)578-8100
Website:	http://backman.slc.k12.ut.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	364
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	380
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

Pre-Kindergarten 15

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 39

Grade 6 63

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Backman School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	15
Kindergarten	48
Grade 1	51
Grade 2	42
Grade 3	47
Grade 4	59
Grade 5	39
Grade 6	63

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Backman School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	164	45.1%
Male	200	54.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)