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School Comparison

Colgate Elementary
vs.
Norwood Elementary

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

Colgate Elementary
Norwood Elementary
  • Norwood Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Colgate Elementary (471:1 vs. 252.5:1).
  • Norwood Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Colgate Elementary (209 vs. 140).
  • Colgate Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Norwood Elementary (81 vs. 37).
  • Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Norwood Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Colgate Elementary (209 vs. 140).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Colgate Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Norwood Elementary (81 vs. 37).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Colgate Elementary reported a higher violent incidents than Norwood Elementary (10 vs. 0).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Norwood Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Colgate Elementary (471:1 vs. 252.5:1).

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
Colgate Elementary
$18,665.79
Norwood Elementary
$18,665.79
Local revenue share
Colgate Elementary
45.5%
Norwood Elementary
45.5%
State revenue share
Colgate Elementary
43%
Norwood Elementary
43%
Federal revenue share
Colgate Elementary
11.5%
Norwood Elementary
11.5%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Colgate Elementary
38.1%
Norwood 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.