- Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School reported a higher students per counselor than Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School (566:1 vs. 344:1).
- Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School reported a higher gifted & talented than Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School (66 vs. 27).
- Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School reported a higher chronically absent students than Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School (172 vs. 146).
- Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School reported a higher chronically absent students than Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School (172 vs. 146).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School reported a higher gifted & talented than Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School (66 vs. 27).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School reported a higher violent incidents than Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School (18 vs. 7).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School reported a higher students per counselor than Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School (566:1 vs. 344:1).
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
Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School
$17,414.67
Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School
$17,414.67
Local revenue share
Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School
45.6%
Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School
45.6%
State revenue share
Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School
47.2%
Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School
47.2%
Federal revenue share
Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School
7.3%
Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School
7.3%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School
31.3%
Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School
31.3%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Charles County
$120,592
Charles County
$120,592
Poverty rate
Charles County
6.6%
Charles County
6.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Charles County
31.6%
Charles County
31.6%
Unemployment rate
Charles County
3.1%
Charles 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.