- Vernon Elementary School reported a higher students per counselor than South Lamar School (612:1 vs. 406:1).
- South Lamar School reported a higher chronically absent students than Vernon Elementary School (96 vs. 53).
- South Lamar School reported a higher gifted & talented than Vernon Elementary School (35 vs. 7).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
- Source Data Limit: 5 additional metrics are reported by only one school.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
South Lamar School reported a higher chronically absent students than Vernon Elementary School (96 vs. 53).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
South Lamar School reported a higher gifted & talented than Vernon Elementary School (35 vs. 7).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
South Lamar School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Vernon Elementary School (24 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Vernon Elementary School reported a higher students per counselor than South Lamar School (612:1 vs. 406:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
10 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at South Lamar School
5 metrics were reported by South Lamar School. Comparable data for Vernon Elementary School is missing or suppressed.
Graduating cohort
37
AP courses offered
3
AP enrollment
40
Dual enrollment
9
SAT/ACT participation
54
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Vernon Elementary School
$12,003.63
South Lamar School
$12,003.63
Local revenue share
Vernon Elementary School
19%
South Lamar School
19%
State revenue share
Vernon Elementary School
66.4%
South Lamar School
66.4%
Federal revenue share
Vernon Elementary School
14.6%
South Lamar School
14.6%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Vernon Elementary School
16.6%
South Lamar School
16.6%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Lamar County
$47,447
Lamar County
$47,447
Poverty rate
Lamar County
15.1%
Lamar County
15.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Lamar County
11.6%
Lamar County
11.6%
Unemployment rate
Lamar County
3.4%
Lamar County
3.4%
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.