- Veterans Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Northfield Elementary (600.7:1 vs. 478.7:1).
- Northfield Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Veterans Elementary (128 vs. 104).
- Veterans Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Northfield Elementary (115 vs. 96).
- Source Data Limit: 5 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Veterans Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Northfield Elementary (115 vs. 96).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Northfield Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Veterans Elementary (128 vs. 104).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Veterans Elementary reported a higher violent incidents than Northfield Elementary (3 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Veterans Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Northfield Elementary (600.7:1 vs. 478.7:1).
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
Northfield Elementary
$19,256.24
Veterans Elementary
$19,256.24
Local revenue share
Northfield Elementary
63%
Veterans Elementary
63%
State revenue share
Northfield Elementary
32.5%
Veterans Elementary
32.5%
Federal revenue share
Northfield Elementary
4.5%
Veterans Elementary
4.5%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Northfield Elementary
19.6%
Veterans Elementary
19.6%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Howard County
$146,982
Howard County
$146,982
Poverty rate
Howard County
5.1%
Howard County
5.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Howard County
64.5%
Howard County
64.5%
Unemployment rate
Howard County
2.6%
Howard 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.