- Preston Elementary School reported a higher gifted & talented than Ridgely Elementary School (65 vs. 36).
- Ridgely Elementary School reported a higher students per counselor than Preston Elementary School (389:1 vs. 368:1).
- Ridgely Elementary School reported a higher chronically absent students than Preston Elementary School (103 vs. 90).
- Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Ridgely Elementary School reported a higher chronically absent students than Preston Elementary School (103 vs. 90).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Preston Elementary School reported a higher gifted & talented than Ridgely Elementary School (65 vs. 36).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Ridgely Elementary School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Preston Elementary School (2 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Ridgely Elementary School reported a higher students per counselor than Preston Elementary School (389:1 vs. 368:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
13 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
Preston Elementary School
$17,384.68
Ridgely Elementary School
$17,384.68
Local revenue share
Preston Elementary School
20.8%
Ridgely Elementary School
20.8%
State revenue share
Preston Elementary School
66.2%
Ridgely Elementary School
66.2%
Federal revenue share
Preston Elementary School
13%
Ridgely Elementary School
13%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Preston Elementary School
31.6%
Ridgely Elementary School
31.6%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Caroline County
$66,368
Caroline County
$66,368
Poverty rate
Caroline County
12.4%
Caroline County
12.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Caroline County
17.6%
Caroline County
17.6%
Unemployment rate
Caroline County
3%
Caroline County
3%
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.