- Wheeler Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Bates Elementary (613:1 vs. 273:1).
- Wheeler Elementary reported a higher violent incidents than Bates Elementary (68 vs. 24).
- Bates Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Wheeler Elementary (114 vs. 90).
- Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Bates Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Wheeler Elementary (114 vs. 90).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Bates Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Wheeler Elementary (128 vs. 116).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Wheeler Elementary reported a higher violent incidents than Bates Elementary (68 vs. 24).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Wheeler Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Bates Elementary (613:1 vs. 273:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
14 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
Bates Elementary
$18,188.64
Wheeler Elementary
$18,188.64
Local revenue share
Bates Elementary
48.3%
Wheeler Elementary
48.3%
State revenue share
Bates Elementary
35.9%
Wheeler Elementary
35.9%
Federal revenue share
Bates Elementary
15.8%
Wheeler Elementary
15.8%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Bates Elementary
35.5%
Wheeler Elementary
35.5%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Jefferson County
$67,849
Jefferson County
$67,849
Poverty rate
Jefferson County
14.5%
Jefferson County
14.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Jefferson County
36.6%
Jefferson County
36.6%
Unemployment rate
Jefferson County
4.8%
Jefferson County
4.8%
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.