- PALMER LAKE ELEMENTARY reported a higher students per counselor than BIRCH GROVE SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS (1087.5:1 vs. 857.5:1).
- BIRCH GROVE SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS reported a higher gifted & talented than PALMER LAKE ELEMENTARY (95 vs. 62).
- PALMER LAKE ELEMENTARY reported a higher chronically absent students than BIRCH GROVE SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS (145 vs. 119).
- Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
PALMER LAKE ELEMENTARY reported a higher chronically absent students than BIRCH GROVE SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS (145 vs. 119).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
BIRCH GROVE SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS reported a higher gifted & talented than PALMER LAKE ELEMENTARY (95 vs. 62).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
BIRCH GROVE SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS reported a higher violent incidents than PALMER LAKE ELEMENTARY (8 vs. 3).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
PALMER LAKE ELEMENTARY reported a higher students per counselor than BIRCH GROVE SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS (1087.5:1 vs. 857.5:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
17 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
BIRCH GROVE SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS
$16,345.47
PALMER LAKE ELEMENTARY
$16,345.47
Local revenue share
BIRCH GROVE SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS
31.9%
PALMER LAKE ELEMENTARY
31.9%
State revenue share
BIRCH GROVE SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS
58.8%
PALMER LAKE ELEMENTARY
58.8%
Federal revenue share
BIRCH GROVE SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS
9.3%
PALMER LAKE ELEMENTARY
9.3%
District chronic absenteeism rate
BIRCH GROVE SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS
35.1%
PALMER LAKE ELEMENTARY
35.1%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Hennepin County
$96,339
Hennepin County
$96,339
Poverty rate
Hennepin County
10%
Hennepin County
10%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Hennepin County
53.3%
Hennepin County
53.3%
Unemployment rate
Hennepin County
2.8%
Hennepin County
2.8%
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.