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School Comparison

Barbara Benson Elementary
vs.
Tustin Memorial Elementary

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

Barbara Benson Elementary
Tustin Memorial Elementary
  • Tustin Memorial Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Barbara Benson Elementary (1168:1 vs. 343:1).
  • Tustin Memorial Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Barbara Benson Elementary (162 vs. 4).
  • Barbara Benson Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Tustin Memorial Elementary (116 vs. 28).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Barbara Benson Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Tustin Memorial Elementary (116 vs. 28).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Tustin Memorial Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Barbara Benson Elementary (162 vs. 4).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Barbara Benson Elementary reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Tustin Memorial Elementary (2 vs. 0).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Tustin Memorial Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Barbara Benson Elementary (1168:1 vs. 343:1).

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
Barbara Benson Elementary
$15,380.62
Tustin Memorial Elementary
$15,380.62
Local revenue share
Barbara Benson Elementary
50.6%
Tustin Memorial Elementary
50.6%
State revenue share
Barbara Benson Elementary
41.7%
Tustin Memorial Elementary
41.7%
Federal revenue share
Barbara Benson Elementary
7.7%
Tustin Memorial Elementary
7.7%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Barbara Benson Elementary
18%
Tustin Memorial Elementary
18%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Orange County
$113,702
Orange County
$113,702
Poverty rate
Orange County
9.5%
Orange County
9.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Orange County
43.4%
Orange County
43.4%
Unemployment rate
Orange County
3.9%
Orange County
3.9%
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.