- Foster Traditional Academy reported a higher chronically absent students than Carter Traditional Elementary (238 vs. 134).
- Carter Traditional Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Foster Traditional Academy (60 vs. 13).
- Foster Traditional Academy reported a higher students per counselor than Carter Traditional Elementary (566:1 vs. 554:1).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Foster Traditional Academy reported a higher chronically absent students than Carter Traditional Elementary (238 vs. 134).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Carter Traditional Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Foster Traditional Academy (60 vs. 13).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Foster Traditional Academy reported a higher in-school suspensions than Carter Traditional Elementary (29 vs. 21).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Foster Traditional Academy reported a higher students per counselor than Carter Traditional Elementary (566:1 vs. 554:1).
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
Foster Traditional Academy
$18,188.64
Carter Traditional Elementary
$18,188.64
Local revenue share
Foster Traditional Academy
48.3%
Carter Traditional Elementary
48.3%
State revenue share
Foster Traditional Academy
35.9%
Carter Traditional Elementary
35.9%
Federal revenue share
Foster Traditional Academy
15.8%
Carter Traditional Elementary
15.8%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Foster Traditional Academy
35.5%
Carter Traditional 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.