Newman School

1269 N COLORADO ST
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84116

newman.slcschools.org/

267 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Newman Elementary School, located in the Rose Park neighborhood of Salt Lake City, is a public school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Salt Lake City School District, the school is known for its diverse student population and its commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment. The school emphasizes academic growth while providing a variety of support programs designed to meet the unique social, emotional, and educational needs of its students.

Beyond core academics, Newman Elementary places a strong focus on community engagement and building a supportive school culture. The campus provides various resources and extracurricular opportunities to encourage student involvement and parent participation. With a mission rooted in equity and achievement, the school strives to prepare its young learners for future success by creating a welcoming atmosphere where students from all backgrounds are encouraged to excel.

267

Total Students

13.2

Full-Time Teachers

20.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Newman School
Demographic	Student Count
White	91
Hispanic	133
Black	4
Asian	3
Two or More	13
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	16

Hispanic
133 (49.8 %)
White
91 (34.1 %)
Pacific Islander
16 (6.0 %)
Two or More
13 (4.9 %)
American Indian
7 (2.6 %)
Black
4 (1.5 %)
Asian
3 (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)578-8537
Website:	http://newman.slcschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	267
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	222
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* 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 16

Kindergarten 33

Grade 1 35

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 27

Grade 4 43

Grade 5 37

Grade 6 39