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Spectrum Academy - NSL

575 N CUTLER DR, NORTH SALT LAKE, UT 84054Spectrum Academy →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–12Charter
838
Students
Total enrolled
$19,600
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 37% vs nat'l
11.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 27% vs nat'l
45/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 838 students in grades KG–12 in NORTH SALT LAKE, Utah.
37% above average funding
District spends $19,600 per pupil, 37% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 45th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Spectrum Academy - NSL is a large other in NORTH SALT LAKE, Utah, serving grades KG–12 with 838 students. The district invests $19,600 per student — 37% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 29% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Spectrum Academy - NSL

838
Total Students
11.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
29%
Free Lunch
75
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution603 male · 232 female
72%
28%
Male 72%Female 28%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility29%
National avg 52% · 247 students
Student Composition
79%
11%
Asian2%
White79%
Hispanic / Latino11%
Black1%
Multiracial5%
Native American1%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 490004201137

Academic Outcomes at Spectrum Academy - NSL

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
45
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 45th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 59th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 84054

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,600Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$19,600
State avg
$12,252
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,624
Student Support$3,724
Administration$2,352
Operations$2,940
Other$1,960
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $19,600 spent per student, an estimated $8,683 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
88%
State government
88.4%
Local (property tax)
1.4%
Federal programs
10.2%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $19,600/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Charter school — may offer specialized curriculum or alternative teaching approaches
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelOther
GradesKG – 12
Location—
CountyDavis County
CharterYes
VirtualNo
DistrictSpectrum Academy →
Phone: (801)936-0318
NCES ID: 490004201137
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in NORTH SALT LAKE seeking a charter school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Spectrum Academy
Other
Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove
723 students · KG–12
● 47 opp27% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
575 N CUTLER DR, NORTH SALT LAKE, UT 84054
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Other
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.