- Bester Elementary reported a higher violent incidents than Potomac Heights Elementary (250 vs. 80).
- Potomac Heights Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Bester Elementary (596:1 vs. 455:1).
- Bester Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Potomac Heights Elementary (202 vs. 83).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Bester Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Potomac Heights Elementary (202 vs. 83).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Potomac Heights Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Bester Elementary (25 vs. 20).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Bester Elementary reported a higher violent incidents than Potomac Heights Elementary (250 vs. 80).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Potomac Heights Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Bester Elementary (596:1 vs. 455:1).
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
Bester Elementary
$17,937.48
Potomac Heights Elementary
$17,937.48
Local revenue share
Bester Elementary
28.9%
Potomac Heights Elementary
28.9%
State revenue share
Bester Elementary
54.9%
Potomac Heights Elementary
54.9%
Federal revenue share
Bester Elementary
16.2%
Potomac Heights Elementary
16.2%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Bester Elementary
30.2%
Potomac Heights 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.