- WATER SPRING ELEMENTARY reported a higher students per counselor than INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY (1146:1 vs. 804:1).
- WATER SPRING ELEMENTARY reported a higher chronically absent students than INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY (355 vs. 181).
- WATER SPRING ELEMENTARY reported a higher gifted & talented than INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY (57 vs. 28).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
WATER SPRING ELEMENTARY reported a higher chronically absent students than INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY (355 vs. 181).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
WATER SPRING ELEMENTARY reported a higher gifted & talented than INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY (57 vs. 28).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
WATER SPRING ELEMENTARY reported a higher violent incidents than INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY (8 vs. 1).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
WATER SPRING ELEMENTARY reported a higher students per counselor than INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY (1146:1 vs. 804:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
15 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
INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY
$11,705.99
WATER SPRING ELEMENTARY
$11,705.99
Local revenue share
INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY
57.4%
WATER SPRING ELEMENTARY
57.4%
State revenue share
INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY
27.8%
WATER SPRING ELEMENTARY
27.8%
Federal revenue share
INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY
14.8%
WATER SPRING ELEMENTARY
14.8%
District chronic absenteeism rate
INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY
39.7%
WATER SPRING ELEMENTARY
39.7%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Orange County
$77,011
Orange County
$77,011
Poverty rate
Orange County
13.1%
Orange County
13.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Orange County
38.4%
Orange County
38.4%
Unemployment rate
Orange County
3.3%
Orange County
3.3%
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.