- Irondale Community School reported a higher students per counselor than Grantswood Community School (510:1 vs. 422:1).
- Grantswood Community School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Irondale Community School (15 vs. 0).
- Irondale Community School reported a higher chronically absent students than Grantswood Community School (90 vs. 81).
- Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Irondale Community School reported a higher chronically absent students than Grantswood Community School (90 vs. 81).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Grantswood Community School reported a higher gifted & talented than Irondale Community School (34 vs. 33).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Grantswood Community School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Irondale Community School (15 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Irondale Community School reported a higher students per counselor than Grantswood Community School (510:1 vs. 422:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
13 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Irondale Community School
$12,194.01
Grantswood Community School
$12,194.01
Local revenue share
Irondale Community School
29.9%
Grantswood Community School
29.9%
State revenue share
Irondale Community School
53.4%
Grantswood Community School
53.4%
Federal revenue share
Irondale Community School
16.7%
Grantswood Community School
16.7%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Irondale Community School
22.2%
Grantswood Community School
22.2%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Jefferson County
$64,589
Jefferson County
$64,589
Poverty rate
Jefferson County
16.3%
Jefferson County
16.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Jefferson County
35.9%
Jefferson County
35.9%
Unemployment rate
Jefferson County
3.1%
Jefferson County
3.1%
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.