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School Comparison

Patterson Elementary School
vs.
Blackshear Elementary School

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

Patterson Elementary School
Blackshear Elementary School
  • Blackshear Elementary School reported a higher chronically absent students than Patterson Elementary School (191 vs. 85).
  • Patterson Elementary School reported a higher students per counselor than Blackshear Elementary School (431:1 vs. 350.5:1).
  • Blackshear Elementary School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Patterson Elementary School (19 vs. 2).
  • Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Blackshear Elementary School reported a higher chronically absent students than Patterson Elementary School (191 vs. 85).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Blackshear Elementary School reported a higher gifted & talented than Patterson Elementary School (22 vs. 13).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Blackshear Elementary School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Patterson Elementary School (19 vs. 2).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Patterson Elementary School reported a higher students per counselor than Blackshear Elementary School (431:1 vs. 350.5:1).

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
Patterson Elementary School
$13,105.86
Blackshear Elementary School
$13,105.86
Local revenue share
Patterson Elementary School
28.8%
Blackshear Elementary School
28.8%
State revenue share
Patterson Elementary School
56.2%
Blackshear Elementary School
56.2%
Federal revenue share
Patterson Elementary School
15%
Blackshear Elementary School
15%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Patterson Elementary School
22.4%
Blackshear Elementary School
22.4%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Pierce County
$56,691
Pierce County
$56,691
Poverty rate
Pierce County
13.2%
Pierce County
13.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Pierce County
18.3%
Pierce County
18.3%
Unemployment rate
Pierce County
3.7%
Pierce County
3.7%
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.