Edison School vs Wallace Stegner Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Utah, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edison School
Salt Lake City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
459 students
Wallace Stegner Academy
Salt Lake City · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
683 students
| Measure | Edison School Salt Lake City, Utah | Wallace Stegner Academy Salt Lake City, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #575 of 580 | #391 of 580 |
| National rank | #48927 of 50,301 | #30194 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 459 | 683 |
| Enrollment | 459 | 683 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 60.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 49% |
| city | Salt Lake City | Salt Lake City |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wallace Stegner Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.7 vs 11.8).
- •Wallace Stegner Academy does better on math proficiency (49% vs 27%).
- •Wallace Stegner Academy does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 23%).
- •Wallace Stegner Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.2% vs 99.6%).
- •Edison School does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 20.1).
- •Wallace Stegner Academy is the larger school with 683 students compared with 459.
- •Edison School is a public school while Wallace Stegner Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Edison School better than Wallace Stegner Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Wallace Stegner Academy ranks higher (42.7 vs 11.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Edison School and Wallace Stegner Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Salt Lake City and Salt Lake City in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edison School: 459. Wallace Stegner Academy: 683. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edison School and Wallace Stegner Academy rank in Utah?
Edison School is 575th of 580 and Wallace Stegner Academy is 391st of 580 among elementary schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).