- Ballenger Creek Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Tuscarora Elementary (320:1 vs. 248:1).
- Ballenger Creek Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Tuscarora Elementary (190 vs. 163).
- Ballenger Creek Elementary reported a higher violent incidents than Tuscarora Elementary (26 vs. 3).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Ballenger Creek Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Tuscarora Elementary (190 vs. 163).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Tuscarora Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Ballenger Creek Elementary (41 vs. 28).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Ballenger Creek Elementary reported a higher violent incidents than Tuscarora Elementary (26 vs. 3).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Ballenger Creek Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Tuscarora Elementary (320:1 vs. 248:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
17 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
Tuscarora Elementary
$16,233.35
Ballenger Creek Elementary
$16,233.35
Local revenue share
Tuscarora Elementary
47.8%
Ballenger Creek Elementary
47.8%
State revenue share
Tuscarora Elementary
46.5%
Ballenger Creek Elementary
46.5%
Federal revenue share
Tuscarora Elementary
5.7%
Ballenger Creek Elementary
5.7%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Tuscarora Elementary
22%
Ballenger Creek 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.