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School Comparison

Old Forge Elementary
vs.
Smithsburg Elementary

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

Old Forge Elementary
Smithsburg Elementary
  • Smithsburg Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Old Forge Elementary (77 vs. 57).
  • Old Forge Elementary reported a higher violent incidents than Smithsburg Elementary (18 vs. 0).
  • Smithsburg Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Old Forge Elementary (314:1 vs. 311:1).
  • Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Smithsburg Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Old Forge Elementary (77 vs. 57).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Old Forge Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Smithsburg Elementary (45 vs. 43).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Old Forge Elementary reported a higher violent incidents than Smithsburg Elementary (18 vs. 0).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Smithsburg Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Old Forge Elementary (314:1 vs. 311:1).

Subgroup Analysis

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

11 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
Old Forge Elementary
$17,937.48
Smithsburg Elementary
$17,937.48
Local revenue share
Old Forge Elementary
28.9%
Smithsburg Elementary
28.9%
State revenue share
Old Forge Elementary
54.9%
Smithsburg Elementary
54.9%
Federal revenue share
Old Forge Elementary
16.2%
Smithsburg Elementary
16.2%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Old Forge 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.