- Rattlesnake Elementary School reported a higher students per counselor than Paxson Elementary School (376.7:1 vs. 351.7:1).
- Rattlesnake Elementary School reported a higher chronically absent students than Paxson Elementary School (142 vs. 137).
- Paxson Elementary School reported a higher gifted & talented than Rattlesnake Elementary School (31 vs. 27).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Rattlesnake Elementary School reported a higher chronically absent students than Paxson Elementary School (142 vs. 137).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Paxson Elementary School reported a higher gifted & talented than Rattlesnake Elementary School (31 vs. 27).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Paxson Elementary School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Rattlesnake Elementary School (2 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Rattlesnake Elementary School reported a higher students per counselor than Paxson Elementary School (376.7:1 vs. 351.7:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
12 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
Paxson Elementary School
$13,400.57
Rattlesnake Elementary School
$13,400.57
Local revenue share
Paxson Elementary School
43.9%
Rattlesnake Elementary School
43.9%
State revenue share
Paxson Elementary School
39.9%
Rattlesnake Elementary School
39.9%
Federal revenue share
Paxson Elementary School
16.2%
Rattlesnake Elementary School
16.2%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Paxson Elementary School
33.4%
Rattlesnake 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.