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School Comparison

Jones Lane Elementary
vs.
Rachel Carson Elementary

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

Jones Lane Elementary
Rachel Carson Elementary
  • Rachel Carson Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Jones Lane Elementary (156 vs. 95).
  • Rachel Carson Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Jones Lane Elementary (135 vs. 96).
  • Rachel Carson Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Jones Lane Elementary (445.3:1 vs. 427:1).
  • Source Data Limit: 4 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Rachel Carson Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Jones Lane Elementary (135 vs. 96).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Rachel Carson Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Jones Lane Elementary (156 vs. 95).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Rachel Carson Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Jones Lane Elementary (445.3:1 vs. 427:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

14 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
Jones Lane Elementary
$19,456.04
Rachel Carson Elementary
$19,456.04
Local revenue share
Jones Lane Elementary
65.6%
Rachel Carson Elementary
65.6%
State revenue share
Jones Lane Elementary
27.2%
Rachel Carson Elementary
27.2%
Federal revenue share
Jones Lane Elementary
7.2%
Rachel Carson Elementary
7.2%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Jones Lane 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.