- Salem Avenue Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Potomac Heights Elementary (266 vs. 83).
- Salem Avenue Elementary reported a higher violent incidents than Potomac Heights Elementary (117 vs. 80).
- Salem Avenue Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Potomac Heights Elementary (43 vs. 25).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Salem Avenue Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Potomac Heights Elementary (266 vs. 83).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Salem Avenue Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Potomac Heights Elementary (43 vs. 25).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Salem Avenue Elementary reported a higher violent incidents than Potomac Heights Elementary (117 vs. 80).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Potomac Heights Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Salem Avenue Elementary (596:1 vs. 584:1).
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
Potomac Heights Elementary
$17,937.48
Salem Avenue Elementary
$17,937.48
Local revenue share
Potomac Heights Elementary
28.9%
Salem Avenue Elementary
28.9%
State revenue share
Potomac Heights Elementary
54.9%
Salem Avenue Elementary
54.9%
Federal revenue share
Potomac Heights Elementary
16.2%
Salem Avenue Elementary
16.2%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Potomac Heights Elementary
30.2%
Salem Avenue 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.