School Overview
M. Lynn Bennion Elementary School, located in the heart of Salt Lake City, is a vibrant public school serving a diverse student population. As part of the Salt Lake City School District, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing a welcoming environment that values inclusion and academic growth. Its central location near the University of Utah and various residential neighborhoods allows it to serve a unique cross-section of families, fostering a tight-knit school culture that celebrates multiculturalism and collaborative learning.

Academically, Bennion Elementary is known for its commitment to student-centered instruction and the development of the whole child. The school provides a robust curriculum designed to meet the needs of a wide range of learners, often incorporating specialized programs and extracurricular activities that encourage creativity, critical thinking, and social-emotional development. By maintaining strong partnerships with parents and community organizations, M. Lynn Bennion strives to ensure that every student has access to the resources and support systems necessary to succeed in an increasingly globalized world.
175
Total Students
11.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for M. Lynn Bennion School
Demographic Student Count
White44
Hispanic76
Black19
Asian10
Two or More9
American Indian7
Pacific Islander10
  • Hispanic
    76 (43.4 %)
  • White
    44 (25.1 %)
  • Black
    19 (10.9 %)
  • Asian
    10 (5.7 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    10 (5.7 %)
  • Two or More
    9 (5.1 %)
  • American Indian
    7 (4.0 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Salt Lake District
Phone: (801)578-8108
Website: http://bennion.slcschools.org/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 175
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.9
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 18
Kindergarten 27
Grade 1 18
Grade 2 29
Grade 3 22
Grade 4 22
Grade 5 18
Grade 6 21

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for M. Lynn Bennion School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten18
Kindergarten27
Grade 118
Grade 229
Grade 322
Grade 422
Grade 518
Grade 621
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for M. Lynn Bennion School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female8448%
Male9152%
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