- South Lake Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Gaithersburg Elementary (377 vs. 298).
- South Lake Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Gaithersburg Elementary (425.5:1 vs. 386.5:1).
- South Lake Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Gaithersburg Elementary (32 vs. 24).
- Source Data Limit: 5 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
South Lake Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Gaithersburg Elementary (377 vs. 298).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
South Lake Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Gaithersburg Elementary (32 vs. 24).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
South Lake Elementary reported a higher violent incidents than Gaithersburg Elementary (3 vs. 1).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
South Lake Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Gaithersburg Elementary (425.5:1 vs. 386.5:1).
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
Gaithersburg Elementary
$19,456.04
South Lake Elementary
$19,456.04
Local revenue share
Gaithersburg Elementary
65.6%
South Lake Elementary
65.6%
State revenue share
Gaithersburg Elementary
27.2%
South Lake Elementary
27.2%
Federal revenue share
Gaithersburg Elementary
7.2%
South Lake Elementary
7.2%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Gaithersburg Elementary
27.1%
South Lake 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.