- Bear Creek Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Sandy Plains Elementary (488:1 vs. 256:1).
- Sandy Plains Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Bear Creek Elementary (267 vs. 216).
- Bear Creek Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Sandy Plains Elementary (59 vs. 39).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Sandy Plains Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Bear Creek Elementary (267 vs. 216).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Bear Creek Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Sandy Plains Elementary (59 vs. 39).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Sandy Plains Elementary reported a higher violent incidents than Bear Creek Elementary (10 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Bear Creek Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Sandy Plains Elementary (488:1 vs. 256:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
17 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
Bear Creek Elementary
$18,665.79
Sandy Plains Elementary
$18,665.79
Local revenue share
Bear Creek Elementary
45.5%
Sandy Plains Elementary
45.5%
State revenue share
Bear Creek Elementary
43%
Sandy Plains Elementary
43%
Federal revenue share
Bear Creek Elementary
11.5%
Sandy Plains Elementary
11.5%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Bear Creek Elementary
38.1%
Sandy Plains Elementary
38.1%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Baltimore County
$90,904
Baltimore County
$90,904
Poverty rate
Baltimore County
10%
Baltimore County
10%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Baltimore County
41.4%
Baltimore County
41.4%
Unemployment rate
Baltimore County
3.1%
Baltimore County
3.1%
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.