- Girdler Elementary School reported a higher students per counselor than Central Elementary School (590:1 vs. 204.4:1).
- Central Elementary School reported a higher chronically absent students than Girdler Elementary School (160 vs. 149).
- Central Elementary School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Girdler Elementary School (8 vs. 2).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Central Elementary School reported a higher chronically absent students than Girdler Elementary School (160 vs. 149).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Central Elementary School reported a higher gifted & talented than Girdler Elementary School (2 vs. 1).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Central Elementary School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Girdler Elementary School (8 vs. 2).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Girdler Elementary School reported a higher students per counselor than Central Elementary School (590:1 vs. 204.4:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
8 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
Girdler Elementary School
$14,729.65
Central Elementary School
$14,729.65
Local revenue share
Girdler Elementary School
13.4%
Central Elementary School
13.4%
State revenue share
Girdler Elementary School
62.8%
Central Elementary School
62.8%
Federal revenue share
Girdler Elementary School
23.8%
Central Elementary School
23.8%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Girdler Elementary School
49.7%
Central Elementary School
49.7%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Knox County
$33,153
Knox County
$33,153
Poverty rate
Knox County
36.7%
Knox County
36.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Knox County
13.6%
Knox County
13.6%
Unemployment rate
Knox County
7.1%
Knox County
7.1%
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.