- South Penn Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than West Side Elementary (210 vs. 111).
- West Side Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than South Penn Elementary (303:1 vs. 250:1).
- South Penn Elementary reported a higher violent incidents than West Side Elementary (24 vs. 18).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
South Penn Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than West Side Elementary (210 vs. 111).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
West Side Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than South Penn Elementary (17 vs. 16).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
South Penn Elementary reported a higher violent incidents than West Side Elementary (24 vs. 18).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
West Side Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than South Penn Elementary (303:1 vs. 250:1).
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
West Side Elementary
$18,290.06
South Penn Elementary
$18,290.06
Local revenue share
West Side Elementary
22.9%
South Penn Elementary
22.9%
State revenue share
West Side Elementary
63.5%
South Penn Elementary
63.5%
Federal revenue share
West Side Elementary
13.7%
South Penn Elementary
13.7%
District chronic absenteeism rate
West Side Elementary
39.1%
South Penn Elementary
39.1%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Allegany County
$57,393
Allegany County
$57,393
Poverty rate
Allegany County
17.2%
Allegany County
17.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Allegany County
21.1%
Allegany County
21.1%
Unemployment rate
Allegany County
4.3%
Allegany 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.