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School Comparison

Howe Elem School
vs.
McNair Elem School

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

Howe Elem School
McNair Elem School
  • McNair Elem School reported a higher students per counselor than Howe Elem School (325:1 vs. 180.5:1).
  • Howe Elem School reported a higher chronically absent students than McNair Elem School (163 vs. 123).
  • Howe Elem School reported a higher violent incidents than McNair Elem School (30 vs. 23).
  • Source Data Limit: 5 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Howe Elem School reported a higher chronically absent students than McNair Elem School (163 vs. 123).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Howe Elem School reported a higher violent incidents than McNair Elem School (30 vs. 23).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

McNair Elem School reported a higher students per counselor than Howe Elem School (325:1 vs. 180.5:1).

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
Howe Elem School
$22,698.56
McNair Elem School
$22,698.56
Local revenue share
Howe Elem School
55.5%
McNair Elem School
55.5%
State revenue share
Howe Elem School
27.5%
McNair Elem School
27.5%
Federal revenue share
Howe Elem School
17%
McNair Elem School
17%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Howe Elem School
42.5%
McNair Elem School
42.5%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Cook County
$81,797
Cook County
$81,797
Poverty rate
Cook County
13.3%
Cook County
13.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Cook County
42%
Cook County
42%
Unemployment rate
Cook County
5.4%
Cook County
5.4%
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.