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School Comparison

Suzanne M Smith Elementary School
vs.
Carmel Elementary School

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

Suzanne M Smith Elementary School
Carmel Elementary School
  • Suzanne M Smith Elementary School reported a higher chronically absent students than Carmel Elementary School (37 vs. 26).
  • Suzanne M Smith Elementary School reported a higher gifted & talented than Carmel Elementary School (2 vs. 1).
  • Source Data Limit: 2 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Suzanne M Smith Elementary School reported a higher chronically absent students than Carmel Elementary School (37 vs. 26).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Suzanne M Smith Elementary School reported a higher gifted & talented than Carmel Elementary School (2 vs. 1).

Subgroup Analysis

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

7 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
Suzanne M Smith Elementary School
$17,560.07
Carmel Elementary School
$17,560.07
Local revenue share
Suzanne M Smith Elementary School
36.6%
Carmel Elementary School
36.6%
State revenue share
Suzanne M Smith Elementary School
56.2%
Carmel Elementary School
56.2%
Federal revenue share
Suzanne M Smith Elementary School
7.2%
Carmel Elementary School
7.2%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Suzanne M Smith Elementary School
16.2%
Carmel Elementary School
16.2%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Penobscot County
$63,248
Penobscot County
$63,248
Poverty rate
Penobscot County
13.6%
Penobscot County
13.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Penobscot County
30.5%
Penobscot County
30.5%
Unemployment rate
Penobscot County
3.3%
Penobscot 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.