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School Comparison

Dundalk Elementary
vs.
Sandy Plains Elementary

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

Dundalk Elementary
Sandy Plains Elementary
  • Dundalk Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Sandy Plains Elementary (414 vs. 267).
  • Dundalk Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Sandy Plains Elementary (386.5:1 vs. 256:1).
  • Dundalk Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Sandy Plains Elementary (91 vs. 39).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Dundalk Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Sandy Plains Elementary (414 vs. 267).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Dundalk Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Sandy Plains Elementary (91 vs. 39).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Dundalk Elementary reported a higher violent incidents than Sandy Plains Elementary (25 vs. 10).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Dundalk Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Sandy Plains Elementary (386.5:1 vs. 256:1).

Subgroup Analysis

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

19 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
Dundalk Elementary
$18,665.79
Sandy Plains Elementary
$18,665.79
Local revenue share
Dundalk Elementary
45.5%
Sandy Plains Elementary
45.5%
State revenue share
Dundalk Elementary
43%
Sandy Plains Elementary
43%
Federal revenue share
Dundalk Elementary
11.5%
Sandy Plains Elementary
11.5%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Dundalk 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.