- NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL reported a higher students per counselor than WARD CENTRAL ELEMENTARY (415:1 vs. 229.5:1).
- WARD CENTRAL ELEMENTARY reported a higher chronically absent students than NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (35 vs. 11).
- NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL reported a higher gifted & talented than WARD CENTRAL ELEMENTARY (18 vs. 12).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
WARD CENTRAL ELEMENTARY reported a higher chronically absent students than NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (35 vs. 11).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL reported a higher gifted & talented than WARD CENTRAL ELEMENTARY (18 vs. 12).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL reported a higher in-school suspensions than WARD CENTRAL ELEMENTARY (4 vs. 1).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL reported a higher students per counselor than WARD CENTRAL ELEMENTARY (415:1 vs. 229.5:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
12 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
WARD CENTRAL ELEMENTARY
$10,791.51
NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
$10,791.51
Local revenue share
WARD CENTRAL ELEMENTARY
31%
NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
31%
State revenue share
WARD CENTRAL ELEMENTARY
57.1%
NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
57.1%
Federal revenue share
WARD CENTRAL ELEMENTARY
11.9%
NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
11.9%
District chronic absenteeism rate
WARD CENTRAL ELEMENTARY
14.9%
NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
14.9%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Lonoke County
$71,449
Lonoke County
$71,449
Poverty rate
Lonoke County
11.2%
Lonoke County
11.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Lonoke County
21%
Lonoke County
21%
Unemployment rate
Lonoke County
2.9%
Lonoke County
2.9%
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.