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School Comparison

Thurgood Marshall Elementary
vs.
Rachel Carson Elementary

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Thurgood Marshall Elementary
Rachel Carson Elementary
  • Thurgood Marshall Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Rachel Carson Elementary (564:1 vs. 445.3:1).
  • Rachel Carson Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Thurgood Marshall Elementary (156 vs. 89).
  • Thurgood Marshall Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Rachel Carson Elementary (189 vs. 135).
  • Source Data Limit: 4 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Thurgood Marshall Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Rachel Carson Elementary (189 vs. 135).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Rachel Carson Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Thurgood Marshall Elementary (156 vs. 89).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Thurgood Marshall Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Rachel Carson Elementary (564:1 vs. 445.3:1).

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
Thurgood Marshall Elementary
$19,456.04
Rachel Carson Elementary
$19,456.04
Local revenue share
Thurgood Marshall Elementary
65.6%
Rachel Carson Elementary
65.6%
State revenue share
Thurgood Marshall Elementary
27.2%
Rachel Carson Elementary
27.2%
Federal revenue share
Thurgood Marshall Elementary
7.2%
Rachel Carson Elementary
7.2%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Thurgood Marshall Elementary
27.1%
Rachel Carson Elementary
27.1%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Montgomery County
$128,733
Montgomery County
$128,733
Poverty rate
Montgomery County
7.1%
Montgomery County
7.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Montgomery County
60.3%
Montgomery County
60.3%
Unemployment rate
Montgomery County
2.7%
Montgomery County
2.7%
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.