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School Comparison

Bester Elementary
vs.
Ruth Ann Monroe Primary

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

Bester Elementary
Ruth Ann Monroe Primary
  • Bester Elementary reported a higher violent incidents than Ruth Ann Monroe Primary (250 vs. 193).
  • Ruth Ann Monroe Primary reported a higher students per counselor than Bester Elementary (476:1 vs. 455:1).
  • Bester Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Ruth Ann Monroe Primary (202 vs. 184).
  • Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Bester Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Ruth Ann Monroe Primary (202 vs. 184).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Bester Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Ruth Ann Monroe Primary (20 vs. 7).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Bester Elementary reported a higher violent incidents than Ruth Ann Monroe Primary (250 vs. 193).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Ruth Ann Monroe Primary reported a higher students per counselor than Bester Elementary (476:1 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
Ruth Ann Monroe Primary
$17,937.48
Local revenue share
Bester Elementary
28.9%
Ruth Ann Monroe Primary
28.9%
State revenue share
Bester Elementary
54.9%
Ruth Ann Monroe Primary
54.9%
Federal revenue share
Bester Elementary
16.2%
Ruth Ann Monroe Primary
16.2%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Bester Elementary
30.2%
Ruth Ann Monroe Primary
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.