- Buford Garner Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Penn Elementary School (103 vs. 32).
- Penn Elementary School reported a higher students per counselor than Buford Garner Elementary (481:1 vs. 446:1).
- Penn Elementary School reported a higher gifted & talented than Buford Garner Elementary (50 vs. 26).
- Source Data Limit: 5 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Buford Garner Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Penn Elementary School (103 vs. 32).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Penn Elementary School reported a higher gifted & talented than Buford Garner Elementary (50 vs. 26).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Buford Garner Elementary reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Penn Elementary School (2 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Penn Elementary School reported a higher students per counselor than Buford Garner Elementary (481:1 vs. 446:1).
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
Penn Elementary School
$14,290.04
Buford Garner Elementary
$14,290.04
Local revenue share
Penn Elementary School
46.1%
Buford Garner Elementary
46.1%
State revenue share
Penn Elementary School
42.3%
Buford Garner Elementary
42.3%
Federal revenue share
Penn Elementary School
11.7%
Buford Garner Elementary
11.7%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Penn Elementary School
29.6%
Buford Garner Elementary
29.6%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Johnson County
$74,721
Johnson County
$74,721
Poverty rate
Johnson County
16.7%
Johnson County
16.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Johnson County
54.6%
Johnson County
54.6%
Unemployment rate
Johnson County
2.4%
Johnson County
2.4%
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.