- Banner Elk Elementary School reported a higher students per counselor than Freedom Trail Elementary School (397.5:1 vs. 342:1).
- Freedom Trail Elementary School reported a higher chronically absent students than Banner Elk Elementary School (69 vs. 30).
- Banner Elk Elementary School reported a higher gifted & talented than Freedom Trail Elementary School (10 vs. 4).
- Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Freedom Trail Elementary School reported a higher chronically absent students than Banner Elk Elementary School (69 vs. 30).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Banner Elk Elementary School reported a higher gifted & talented than Freedom Trail Elementary School (10 vs. 4).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Freedom Trail Elementary School reported a higher violent incidents than Banner Elk Elementary School (2 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Banner Elk Elementary School reported a higher students per counselor than Freedom Trail Elementary School (397.5:1 vs. 342:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
11 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
Banner Elk Elementary School
$15,513.13
Freedom Trail Elementary School
$15,513.13
Local revenue share
Banner Elk Elementary School
21.8%
Freedom Trail Elementary School
21.8%
State revenue share
Banner Elk Elementary School
58.2%
Freedom Trail Elementary School
58.2%
Federal revenue share
Banner Elk Elementary School
20%
Freedom Trail Elementary School
20%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Banner Elk Elementary School
22.1%
Freedom Trail Elementary School
22.1%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Avery County
$57,657
Avery County
$57,657
Poverty rate
Avery County
11%
Avery County
11%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Avery County
21.9%
Avery County
21.9%
Unemployment rate
Avery County
4.3%
Avery County
4.3%
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.