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School Comparison

Utah Connections Academy
vs.
Emerson School

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Utah Connections Academy
Emerson School
  • Utah Connections Academy reported a higher students per counselor than Emerson School (1093:1 vs. 482:1).
  • Emerson School reported a higher gifted & talented than Utah Connections Academy (162 vs. 42).
  • Emerson School reported a higher chronically absent students than Utah Connections Academy (121 vs. 22).
  • Source Data Limit: 4 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 4 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Emerson School reported a higher chronically absent students than Utah Connections Academy (121 vs. 22).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Emerson School reported a higher gifted & talented than Utah Connections Academy (162 vs. 42).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Utah Connections Academy reported a higher students per counselor than Emerson School (1093:1 vs. 482:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

8 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Utah Connections Academy

4 metrics were reported by Utah Connections Academy. Comparable data for Emerson School is missing or suppressed.

Graduating cohort
136
AP courses offered
4
AP enrollment
5
SAT/ACT participation
43

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Utah Connections Academy
$9,957.84
Emerson School
$13,808.05
Local revenue share
Utah Connections Academy
0%
Emerson School
61.1%
State revenue share
Utah Connections Academy
92.4%
Emerson School
24.7%
Federal revenue share
Utah Connections Academy
7.6%
Emerson School
14.2%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Utah Connections Academy
2.2%
Emerson School
35.5%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Salt Lake County
$94,658
Salt Lake County
$94,658
Poverty rate
Salt Lake County
8.4%
Salt Lake County
8.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Salt Lake County
38.6%
Salt Lake County
38.6%
Unemployment rate
Salt Lake County
3.2%
Salt Lake County
3.2%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.