- Blue Heron Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Spring Ridge Elementary (615:1 vs. 153.5:1).
- Blue Heron Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Spring Ridge Elementary (116 vs. 97).
- Blue Heron Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Spring Ridge Elementary (43 vs. 37).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Blue Heron Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Spring Ridge Elementary (116 vs. 97).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Blue Heron Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Spring Ridge Elementary (43 vs. 37).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Spring Ridge Elementary reported a higher in-school suspensions than Blue Heron Elementary (2 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Blue Heron Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Spring Ridge Elementary (615:1 vs. 153.5:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
15 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
Blue Heron Elementary
$16,233.35
Spring Ridge Elementary
$16,233.35
Local revenue share
Blue Heron Elementary
47.8%
Spring Ridge Elementary
47.8%
State revenue share
Blue Heron Elementary
46.5%
Spring Ridge Elementary
46.5%
Federal revenue share
Blue Heron Elementary
5.7%
Spring Ridge Elementary
5.7%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Blue Heron Elementary
22%
Spring Ridge 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.