- Paramount Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Smithsburg Elementary (365:1 vs. 314:1).
- Paramount Elementary reported a higher violent incidents than Smithsburg Elementary (44 vs. 0).
- Smithsburg Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Paramount Elementary (77 vs. 59).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Smithsburg Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Paramount Elementary (77 vs. 59).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Smithsburg Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Paramount Elementary (43 vs. 41).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Paramount Elementary reported a higher violent incidents than Smithsburg Elementary (44 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Paramount Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Smithsburg Elementary (365:1 vs. 314:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
15 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
Paramount Elementary
$17,937.48
Smithsburg Elementary
$17,937.48
Local revenue share
Paramount Elementary
28.9%
Smithsburg Elementary
28.9%
State revenue share
Paramount Elementary
54.9%
Smithsburg Elementary
54.9%
Federal revenue share
Paramount Elementary
16.2%
Smithsburg Elementary
16.2%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Paramount Elementary
30.2%
Smithsburg Elementary
30.2%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Washington County
$74,157
Washington County
$74,157
Poverty rate
Washington County
12.5%
Washington County
12.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Washington County
23.5%
Washington County
23.5%
Unemployment rate
Washington County
3.3%
Washington County
3.3%
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.