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School Comparison

Altamont Elem
vs.
Parsons Middle School

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

Altamont Elem
Parsons Middle School
  • Parsons Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Altamont Elem (98 vs. 13).
  • Parsons Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than Altamont Elem (295:1 vs. 225:1).
  • Parsons Middle School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Altamont Elem (71 vs. 5).
  • Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Parsons Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Altamont Elem (98 vs. 13).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Parsons Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than Altamont Elem (4 vs. 3).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Parsons Middle School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Altamont Elem (71 vs. 5).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Parsons Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than Altamont Elem (295:1 vs. 225:1).

Subgroup Analysis

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

9 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
Altamont Elem
$13,017.91
Parsons Middle School
$14,404.59
Local revenue share
Altamont Elem
12.9%
Parsons Middle School
10.6%
State revenue share
Altamont Elem
73.7%
Parsons Middle School
66.8%
Federal revenue share
Altamont Elem
13.4%
Parsons Middle School
22.7%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Altamont Elem
18.7%
Parsons Middle School
30.7%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Labette County
$55,439
Labette County
$55,439
Poverty rate
Labette County
16.1%
Labette County
16.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Labette County
21.1%
Labette County
21.1%
Unemployment rate
Labette County
3.8%
Labette County
3.8%
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.