- Poolesville Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary School (538:1 vs. 390:1).
- Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary School reported a higher gifted & talented than Poolesville Elementary (160 vs. 110).
- Poolesville Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary School (138 vs. 134).
- Source Data Limit: 4 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Poolesville Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary School (138 vs. 134).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary School reported a higher gifted & talented than Poolesville Elementary (160 vs. 110).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Poolesville Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary School (538:1 vs. 390:1).
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
Poolesville Elementary
$19,456.04
Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary School
$19,456.04
Local revenue share
Poolesville Elementary
65.6%
Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary School
65.6%
State revenue share
Poolesville Elementary
27.2%
Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary School
27.2%
Federal revenue share
Poolesville Elementary
7.2%
Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary School
7.2%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Poolesville Elementary
27.1%
Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary School
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.