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Salt Lake City: Education and Research
Elementary and Secondary Schools
The Salt Lake City School District is sixth-largest in Utah. It's mission is to advocate for all students, provide education of the highest quality, and prepare students for opportunities in the future. Many district schools are currently in the midst of a 10-year reconstruction and renovation program.
The following is a summary of data regarding Salt Lake City public schools as of the 2002
–
2003 school year.
Total enrollment:
24,850
Number of facilities
elementary schools:
27
intermediate schools:
5
senior high schools:
4
Student/teacher ratio:
20.02:1
Teacher salaries
average:
$38,268 (State of Utah)
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