- Paxson Elementary School reported a higher students per counselor than Lowell Elementary School (351.7:1 vs. 182:1).
- Paxson Elementary School reported a higher chronically absent students than Lowell Elementary School (137 vs. 108).
- Paxson Elementary School reported a higher gifted & talented than Lowell Elementary School (31 vs. 6).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Paxson Elementary School reported a higher chronically absent students than Lowell Elementary School (137 vs. 108).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Paxson Elementary School reported a higher gifted & talented than Lowell Elementary School (31 vs. 6).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Lowell Elementary School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Paxson Elementary School (3 vs. 1).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Paxson Elementary School reported a higher students per counselor than Lowell Elementary School (351.7:1 vs. 182:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
13 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
Lowell Elementary School
$13,400.57
Paxson Elementary School
$13,400.57
Local revenue share
Lowell Elementary School
43.9%
Paxson Elementary School
43.9%
State revenue share
Lowell Elementary School
39.9%
Paxson Elementary School
39.9%
Federal revenue share
Lowell Elementary School
16.2%
Paxson Elementary School
16.2%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Lowell Elementary School
33.4%
Paxson Elementary School
33.4%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Missoula County
$71,246
Missoula County
$71,246
Poverty rate
Missoula County
10.9%
Missoula County
10.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Missoula County
45.9%
Missoula County
45.9%
Unemployment rate
Missoula County
2.8%
Missoula 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.