Escalante School vs North Star School
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.
Escalante School
Salt Lake City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
352 students
North Star School
Salt Lake City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
336 students
| Measure | Escalante School Salt Lake City, Utah | North Star School Salt Lake City, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #564 of 580 | #561 of 580 |
| National rank | #45447 of 50,301 | #44612 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 352 | 336 |
| Enrollment | 352 | 336 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.7% | 81.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 25% |
| city | Salt Lake City | Salt Lake City |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Star School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.4 vs 19.0).
- •Escalante School does better on math proficiency (28% vs 25%).
- •Escalante School does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 23%).
- •Escalante School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.7% vs 81.8%).
- •North Star School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 18.5).
- •Escalante School is the larger school with 352 students compared with 336.
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 Escalante School better than North Star School?
On the Success Index (US), North Star School ranks higher (20.4 vs 19.0 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 Escalante School and North Star School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Salt Lake City and Salt Lake City in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Escalante School: 352. North Star School: 336. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Escalante School and North Star School rank in Utah?
Escalante School is 564th of 580 and North Star School is 561st of 580 among elementary schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).