Dilworth School

Summary:

Dilworth School is a public elementary school in Salt Lake City, Utah, serving 492 students in grades PK-6. The school consistently outperforms the Salt Lake District and the state of Utah in academic proficiency, with 73% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 44% for the district and 46.7% for the state. Dilworth School also ranks in the top 25% of Utah elementary schools, receiving a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the 2023-2024 school year.

Dilworth School's strong academic performance is further highlighted by its proximity to other high-performing elementary schools in the area, such as Hawthorne School, Bonneville School, and Uintah School. This suggests a concentration of educational excellence in the local area, which could be attributed to factors like community engagement, parental involvement, and the overall quality of the Salt Lake District.

Additionally, Dilworth School has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (19.31% in 2022-2023), which is lower than the district average. This could be a contributing factor to the school's strong academic performance, as research has shown a correlation between socioeconomic status and educational outcomes. As Dilworth School continues to thrive, it may consider ways to further diversify its student population and explore best practices from its neighboring high-performing schools.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 1953 S 2100 E
       Salt Lake City, UT  84108


(801) 481-4806

District: Salt Lake District

SchoolDigger Rank:
41st of 561 Utah Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,885 Help


Students who attend Dilworth School usually attend:

Middle:    Hillside Middle
High:    Highland High
    Innovations High School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.7 Help
Number of students:  492

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.5%
Hispanic:
10.0%
Two or more races:
5.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  19.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Dilworth School ranks better than 92.7% of elementary schools in Utah. It also ranks 8th among 23 ranked elementary schools in the Salt Lake District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.21. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (79.5%), Hispanic (10%), two or more races (5.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 19.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dilworth School is 19.7. 20 elementary schools in the Salt Lake District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dilworth School is $9,885. 20 elementary schools in the Salt Lake District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dilworth School:

SchoolDigger ranks Dilworth School 41st of 561 Utah public elementary schools. (See Dilworth School in the ranking list.)

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Salt Lake District:

SchoolDigger ranks Salt Lake District 54th of 98 Utah school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Dilworth School

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Rank History for all students at Dilworth School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 85.77 22nd 498 95.6%
2009 88.10 11th 509 97.8%
2010 88.85 10th 518 98.1%
2011 84.92 22nd 563 96.1%
2012 84.27 25th 579 95.7%
2013 86.44 13th 576 97.7%
2014 92.46 17th 509 96.7%
2015 87.95 42nd 537 92.2%
2016 91.68 22nd 533 95.9%
2017 87.30 37th 526 93.0%
2018 82.22 65th 528 87.7%
2019 87.83 36th 572 93.7%
2021 78.29 96th 559 82.8%
2022 75.02 121st 551 78.0%
2023 73.69 126th 561 77.5%
2024 88.21 41st 561 92.7%
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Rank History for White students at Dilworth School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 71.11 112th 435 74.3%
2023 67.64 123rd 428 71.3%
2024 85.78 31st 429 92.8%
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Data source: test scores: Utah State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Utah State Board of Education

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by a parent
Monday, May 20, 2019

Open Quote Second grade teacher was not pleasant. Referred to our son as 'disgusting'. Switched teachers halfway through the year and had remarkable improvement. Third grade teacher was unimpressionable. 4th grade teacher was amazing! She ran a tight ship and our son benefited greatly from it. 5th grade teacher has failed when it comes to communication. Indicated at PTC our son's ASD, she said they would get him support, never did. I wrote to his teacher in his planner about it, no response. Finally, 3/4 of the way through the school year, they finally decided to create an IEP. I have not been very satisfied with communication (this year) and especially the 2nd grade teacher who they asked to come out of retirement and was formerly in administration, not teaching. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Dilworth School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 624 4 16 21 9 n/a n/a 0 674
1989 592 5 18 21 6 n/a n/a 0 642
1990 632 5 20 23 2 n/a n/a 0 682
1991 610 4 19 25 7 n/a n/a 0 665
1992 597 2 19 26 7 n/a n/a 0 651
1993 566 6 19 31 8 n/a n/a 0 630
1994 543 5 18 34 10 n/a n/a 0 610
1995 500 5 20 21 4 n/a n/a 0 550
1996 500 5 20 21 4 n/a n/a 0 550
1997 463 5 18 18 5 n/a n/a 0 509
1998 421 12 26 17 8 n/a n/a 0 484
1999 427 6 23 18 10 n/a n/a 0 484
2000 405 8 16 21 8 n/a n/a 0 458
2001 359 12 17 18 3 n/a n/a 0 409
2002 305 9 11 21 1 n/a n/a 0 347
2003 305 9 11 21 1 n/a n/a 0 347
2004 466 10 20 18 2 n/a n/a 0 516
2005 449 10 13 24 3 n/a n/a 0 499
2006 486 6 18 24 4 n/a n/a 0 538
2007 482 15 15 20 3 n/a n/a 0 535
2008 512 16 19 16 3 n/a n/a 7 573
2009 501 11 21 16 3 n/a n/a 5 557
2010 438 7 17 14 3 n/a n/a 99 578
2011 522 9 8 29 3 6 4 0 581
2012 522 7 7 32 2 6 18 0 594
2013 526 6 12 43 2 5 21 0 615
2014 492 5 11 48 3 3 26 0 588
2015 495 4 16 48 6 5 25 0 599
2016 532 6 19 24 6 9 27 0 623
2017 536 4 18 30 5 13 24 0 630
2018 517 9 21 45 6 16 23 0 637
2019 514 7 20 47 8 14 26 0 636
2020 505 9 19 36 7 10 25 0 611
2021 424 4 21 33 3 8 23 0 516
2022 388 4 18 49 4 9 20 0 492
2023 391 4 12 49 5 6 25 0 492

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dilworth School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 674 23.1 29.1 n/a
1989 642 27.5 23.3 n/a
1990 682 26.0 26.2 13.5
1991 665 22.0 30.2 15.6
1992 651 20.5 31.7 12.6
1993 630 24.0 26.3 15.1
1994 610 22.3 27.4 17.2
1995 550 24.9 22.1 12.5
1996 550 24.9 22.1 12.5
1997 509 24.0 21.2 17.1
1998 484 22.5 21.5 17.8
1999 484 22.5 21.5 23.6
2000 458 21.1 21.7 24.7
2001 409 19.0 21.5 33.3
2002 347 19.0 18.3 32
2003 347 19.0 18.3 32
2004 516 26.5 19.5 22.9
2005 499 22.8 21.9 19
2006 538 25.0 21.5 17.3
2007 535 24.8 21.6 99.4
2008 573 25.0 22.9 18.6
2009 557 24.0 15.5 19.2
2010 578 26.0 22.2 25.1
2011 581 26.5 21.8 22.7
2012 594 25.7 23.0 24.2
2013 615 26.5 23.1 29.1
2014 588 25.0 23.4 17
2015 599 n/a n/a 18.9
2016 623 n/a n/a 16.1
2017 630 25.0 25.1 17.5
2018 637 n/a n/a 17.7
2019 636 29.5 21.5 17.6
2020 611 29.3 20.8 16.9
2021 516 n/a n/a 11.2
2022 492 27.3 17.9 15.2
2023 492 24.8 19.7 19.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dilworth School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 674 23.1 29.1 n/a
1989 642 27.5 23.3 n/a
1990 682 26.0 26.2 13.5
1991 665 22.0 30.2 15.6
1992 651 20.5 31.7 12.6
1993 630 24.0 26.3 15.1
1994 610 22.3 27.4 17.2
1995 550 24.9 22.1 12.5
1996 550 24.9 22.1 12.5
1997 509 24.0 21.2 17.1
1998 484 22.5 21.5 17.8
1999 484 22.5 21.5 23.6
2000 458 21.1 21.7 24.7
2001 409 19.0 21.5 33.3
2002 347 19.0 18.3 32
2003 347 19.0 18.3 32
2004 516 26.5 19.5 22.9
2005 499 22.8 21.9 19
2006 538 25.0 21.5 17.3
2007 535 24.8 21.6 99.4
2008 573 25.0 22.9 18.6
2009 557 24.0 15.5 19.2
2010 578 26.0 22.2 25.1
2011 581 26.5 21.8 22.7
2012 594 25.7 23.0 24.2
2013 615 26.5 23.1 29.1
2014 588 25.0 23.4 17
2015 599 n/a n/a 18.9
2016 623 n/a n/a 16.1
2017 630 25.0 25.1 17.5
2018 637 n/a n/a 17.7
2019 636 29.5 21.5 17.6
2020 611 29.3 20.8 16.9
2021 516 n/a n/a 11.2
2022 492 27.3 17.9 15.2
2023 492 24.8 19.7 19.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Dilworth School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $740 (7.5%) $9,144 (92.5%) $9,885

Data source: Utah Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dilworth School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 36th of 572 Elementary schoolsRanks 126th of 561 Elementary schools
 16.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dilworth School)6570
 5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Salt Lake District)46.445.6
 0.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Utah)46.846.2
 0.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dilworth School)8081.5
 1.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Salt Lake District)54.650.7
 3.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Utah)50.249
 1.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Dilworth School)6743.8
 23.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Salt Lake District)4543.4
 1.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)47.344.2
 3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dilworth School)6748.5
 18.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Salt Lake District)49.448.5
 0.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Utah)49.350.1
 0.8%
4th Grade Science (Dilworth School)80.253.1
 27.1%
   4th Grade Science (Salt Lake District)46.747.9
 1.2%
   4th Grade Science (Utah)51.149.6
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Dilworth School)70.463.7
 6.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Salt Lake District)43.645.4
 1.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)47.949
 1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dilworth School)75.354.5
 20.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Salt Lake District)49.843.3
 6.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Utah)4945.3
 3.7%
5th Grade Science (Dilworth School)90.175
 15.1%
   5th Grade Science (Salt Lake District)44.544.9
 0.4%
   5th Grade Science (Utah)51.951.2
 0.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Dilworth School)55.447.8
 7.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Salt Lake District)43.441.4
 2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)48.945.3
 3.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Dilworth School)5047
 3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Salt Lake District)35.634.3
 1.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Utah)39.235.4
 3.8%
6th Grade Science (Dilworth School)67.669.6
 2%
   6th Grade Science (Salt Lake District)52.148.4
 3.7%
   6th Grade Science (Utah)57.755.5
 2.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students636492
 22.6%
African American74
 42.9%
American Indian85
 37.5%
Asian2012
 40%
Hispanic4749
 4.3%
Pacific Islander146
 57.1%
White514391
 23.9%
Two or More Races2625
 3.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients17.6%19.3%
 1.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dilworth School

Students who attend Dilworth School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hillside Middle
High : Highland High
High : Innovations High School

Students at Dilworth School are 79% White, 10% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander, 1% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 492 students attended Dilworth School.

Yes. Dilworth School ranks in the top 7.3% of Utah elementary schools.


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