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School Comparison

Jefferson Elem
vs.
Whittier Elem

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

Jefferson Elem
Whittier Elem
  • Jefferson Elem reported a higher violent incidents than Whittier Elem (49 vs. 0).
  • Whittier Elem reported a higher chronically absent students than Jefferson Elem (43 vs. 29).
  • Jefferson Elem reported a higher in-school suspensions than Whittier Elem (11 vs. 0).
  • Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 1 additional metric is reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Whittier Elem reported a higher chronically absent students than Jefferson Elem (43 vs. 29).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Whittier Elem reported a higher gifted & talented than Jefferson Elem (6 vs. 2).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Jefferson Elem reported a higher violent incidents than Whittier Elem (49 vs. 0).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Jefferson Elem reported a higher counselors (full time employee) than Whittier Elem (1 vs. 0).

Subgroup Analysis

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

11 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Jefferson Elem

1 metric was reported by Jefferson Elem. Comparable data for Whittier Elem is missing or suppressed.

Students per counselor
251:1

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Jefferson Elem
$13,623.83
Whittier Elem
$21,663.21
Local revenue share
Jefferson Elem
11.3%
Whittier Elem
32%
State revenue share
Jefferson Elem
76.9%
Whittier Elem
50.9%
Federal revenue share
Jefferson Elem
11.9%
Whittier Elem
17.1%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Jefferson Elem
32%
Whittier Elem
34.9%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Cowley County
$58,263
Cowley County
$58,263
Poverty rate
Cowley County
13.9%
Cowley County
13.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Cowley County
24.3%
Cowley County
24.3%
Unemployment rate
Cowley County
4.3%
Cowley County
4.3%
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.