- Blue Heron Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Deer Crossing Elementary (615:1 vs. 154.3:1).
- Blue Heron Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Deer Crossing Elementary (116 vs. 69).
- Deer Crossing Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Blue Heron Elementary (47 vs. 43).
- Source Data Limit: 5 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Blue Heron Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Deer Crossing Elementary (116 vs. 69).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Deer Crossing Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Blue Heron Elementary (47 vs. 43).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Blue Heron Elementary reported a higher violent incidents than Deer Crossing Elementary (10 vs. 7).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Blue Heron Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Deer Crossing Elementary (615:1 vs. 154.3:1).
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
Deer Crossing Elementary
$16,233.35
Blue Heron Elementary
$16,233.35
Local revenue share
Deer Crossing Elementary
47.8%
Blue Heron Elementary
47.8%
State revenue share
Deer Crossing Elementary
46.5%
Blue Heron Elementary
46.5%
Federal revenue share
Deer Crossing Elementary
5.7%
Blue Heron Elementary
5.7%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Deer Crossing Elementary
22%
Blue Heron Elementary
22%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Frederick County
$120,458
Frederick County
$120,458
Poverty rate
Frederick County
6.3%
Frederick County
6.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Frederick County
44.9%
Frederick County
44.9%
Unemployment rate
Frederick County
2.6%
Frederick County
2.6%
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.