- Bench School reported a higher chronically absent students than Alkali Creek School (140 vs. 85).
- Alkali Creek School reported a higher students per counselor than Bench School (372.2:1 vs. 323:1).
- Bench School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Alkali Creek School (27 vs. 2).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Bench School reported a higher chronically absent students than Alkali Creek School (140 vs. 85).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Alkali Creek School reported a higher gifted & talented than Bench School (35 vs. 18).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Bench School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Alkali Creek School (27 vs. 2).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Alkali Creek School reported a higher students per counselor than Bench School (372.2:1 vs. 323:1).
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
Bench School
$12,014.74
Alkali Creek School
$12,014.74
Local revenue share
Bench School
40.5%
Alkali Creek School
40.5%
State revenue share
Bench School
45%
Alkali Creek School
45%
Federal revenue share
Bench School
14.5%
Alkali Creek School
14.5%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Bench School
31.7%
Alkali Creek School
31.7%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Yellowstone County
$74,400
Yellowstone County
$74,400
Poverty rate
Yellowstone County
10.2%
Yellowstone County
10.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Yellowstone County
33.9%
Yellowstone County
33.9%
Unemployment rate
Yellowstone County
2.8%
Yellowstone 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.