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School Comparison

The Elise Ford Allen Academy
vs.
Harold B. Dawson Middle School

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

The Elise Ford Allen Academy
Harold B. Dawson Middle School
  • The Elise Ford Allen Academy reported a higher chronically absent students than Harold B. Dawson Middle School (396 vs. 145).
  • Harold B. Dawson Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than The Elise Ford Allen Academy (354:1 vs. 263.5:1).
  • The Elise Ford Allen Academy reported a higher in-school suspensions than Harold B. Dawson Middle School (112 vs. 53).
  • Source Data Limit: 5 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

The Elise Ford Allen Academy reported a higher chronically absent students than Harold B. Dawson Middle School (396 vs. 145).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

The Elise Ford Allen Academy reported a higher in-school suspensions than Harold B. Dawson Middle School (112 vs. 53).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Harold B. Dawson Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than The Elise Ford Allen Academy (354:1 vs. 263.5:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

16 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
The Elise Ford Allen Academy
$18,399.64
Harold B. Dawson Middle School
$18,399.64
Local revenue share
The Elise Ford Allen Academy
39.7%
Harold B. Dawson Middle School
39.7%
State revenue share
The Elise Ford Allen Academy
40%
Harold B. Dawson Middle School
40%
Federal revenue share
The Elise Ford Allen Academy
20.3%
Harold B. Dawson Middle School
20.3%
District chronic absenteeism rate
The Elise Ford Allen Academy
45.5%
Harold B. Dawson Middle School
45.5%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Peoria County
$64,938
Peoria County
$64,938
Poverty rate
Peoria County
15.4%
Peoria County
15.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Peoria County
34.5%
Peoria County
34.5%
Unemployment rate
Peoria County
5.4%
Peoria 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.