- Mars Estates Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Sandalwood Elementary (335:1 vs. 233:1).
- Sandalwood Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Mars Estates Elementary (217 vs. 120).
- Sandalwood Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Mars Estates Elementary (89 vs. 47).
- Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Sandalwood Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Mars Estates Elementary (217 vs. 120).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Sandalwood Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Mars Estates Elementary (89 vs. 47).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Mars Estates Elementary reported a higher violent incidents than Sandalwood Elementary (4 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Mars Estates Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Sandalwood Elementary (335:1 vs. 233:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
16 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
Mars Estates Elementary
$18,665.79
Sandalwood Elementary
$18,665.79
Local revenue share
Mars Estates Elementary
45.5%
Sandalwood Elementary
45.5%
State revenue share
Mars Estates Elementary
43%
Sandalwood Elementary
43%
Federal revenue share
Mars Estates Elementary
11.5%
Sandalwood Elementary
11.5%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Mars Estates Elementary
38.1%
Sandalwood 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.