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School Comparison

Lutherville Laboratory
vs.
West Towson Elementary

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Lutherville Laboratory
West Towson Elementary
  • Lutherville Laboratory reported a higher chronically absent students than West Towson Elementary (90 vs. 44).
  • West Towson Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Lutherville Laboratory (378:1 vs. 345:1).
  • West Towson Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Lutherville Laboratory (111 vs. 79).
  • Source Data Limit: 5 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Lutherville Laboratory reported a higher chronically absent students than West Towson Elementary (90 vs. 44).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

West Towson Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Lutherville Laboratory (111 vs. 79).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Lutherville Laboratory reported a higher violent incidents than West Towson Elementary (4 vs. 0).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

West Towson Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Lutherville Laboratory (378:1 vs. 345:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

15 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
Lutherville Laboratory
$18,665.79
West Towson Elementary
$18,665.79
Local revenue share
Lutherville Laboratory
45.5%
West Towson Elementary
45.5%
State revenue share
Lutherville Laboratory
43%
West Towson Elementary
43%
Federal revenue share
Lutherville Laboratory
11.5%
West Towson Elementary
11.5%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Lutherville Laboratory
38.1%
West Towson 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.