- South Salem Elementary School reported a higher chronically absent students than Porterdale Elementary School (316 vs. 134).
- South Salem Elementary School reported a higher students per counselor than Porterdale Elementary School (387:1 vs. 359:1).
- South Salem Elementary School reported a higher gifted & talented than Porterdale Elementary School (33 vs. 15).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
South Salem Elementary School reported a higher chronically absent students than Porterdale Elementary School (316 vs. 134).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
South Salem Elementary School reported a higher gifted & talented than Porterdale Elementary School (33 vs. 15).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
South Salem Elementary School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Porterdale Elementary School (27 vs. 15).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
South Salem Elementary School reported a higher students per counselor than Porterdale Elementary School (387:1 vs. 359:1).
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
Porterdale Elementary School
$14,012.65
South Salem Elementary School
$14,012.65
Local revenue share
Porterdale Elementary School
37.4%
South Salem Elementary School
37.4%
State revenue share
Porterdale Elementary School
44%
South Salem Elementary School
44%
Federal revenue share
Porterdale Elementary School
18.6%
South Salem Elementary School
18.6%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Porterdale Elementary School
29.1%
South Salem Elementary School
29.1%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Newton County
$73,732
Newton County
$73,732
Poverty rate
Newton County
12.3%
Newton County
12.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Newton County
23.6%
Newton County
23.6%
Unemployment rate
Newton County
4.2%
Newton County
4.2%
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.