Foothills School vs Mt. Loafer School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Utah, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Foothills School
Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
605 students
Mt. Loafer School
Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
642 students
| Measure | Foothills School Salem, Utah | Mt. Loafer School Salem, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #160 of 580 | #273 of 580 |
| National rank | #16914 of 50,301 | #22239 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 605 | 642 |
| Enrollment | 605 | 642 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.9% | 16.4% |
| Students per teacher | 23.3 | 24.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 52% |
| city | Salem | Salem |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Foothills School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.8 vs 54.2).
- •Foothills School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Foothills School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 46%).
- •Foothills School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.9% vs 16.4%).
- •Foothills School does better on students per teacher (23.3 vs 24.7).
- •Mt. Loafer School is the larger school with 642 students compared with 605.
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 Foothills School better than Mt. Loafer School?
On the Success Index (US), Foothills School ranks higher (61.8 vs 54.2 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 Foothills School and Mt. Loafer School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Salem and Salem in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Foothills School: 605. Mt. Loafer School: 642. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Foothills School and Mt. Loafer School rank in Utah?
Foothills School is 160th of 580 and Mt. Loafer School is 273rd of 580 among elementary schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).