Emerson School vs Salt Lake Arts Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Utah, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emerson School
Salt Lake City · Public elementary · Grades K–6
395 students
Salt Lake Arts Academy
Salt Lake City · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
415 students
| Measure | Emerson School Salt Lake City, Utah | Salt Lake Arts Academy Salt Lake City, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #17 of 580 | #2 of 141 |
| National rank | #6242 of 50,301 | #2189 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 395 | 415 |
| Enrollment | 395 | 415 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.1% | 15.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 62% |
| city | Salt Lake City | Salt Lake City |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Emerson School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.8 vs 76.0).
- •Salt Lake Arts Academy does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 69%).
- •Salt Lake Arts Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.4% vs 25.1%).
- •Emerson School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 18.9).
- •Salt Lake Arts Academy is the larger school with 415 students compared with 395.
- •Emerson School is a public school while Salt Lake Arts 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 Emerson School better than Salt Lake Arts Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Emerson School ranks higher (77.8 vs 76.0 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 Emerson School and Salt Lake Arts Academy?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Salt Lake City and Salt Lake City in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emerson School: 395. Salt Lake Arts Academy: 415. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emerson School and Salt Lake Arts Academy rank in Utah?
Emerson School is 17th of 580 and Salt Lake Arts Academy is 2nd of 141 among elementary schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).