- Union Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Waccamaw (537:1 vs. 442:1).
- Waccamaw reported a higher in-school suspensions than Union Elementary (43 vs. 18).
- Waccamaw reported a higher chronically absent students than Union Elementary (118 vs. 102).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Waccamaw reported a higher chronically absent students than Union Elementary (118 vs. 102).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Union Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Waccamaw (45 vs. 43).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Waccamaw reported a higher in-school suspensions than Union Elementary (43 vs. 18).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Union Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Waccamaw (537:1 vs. 442:1).
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
Union Elementary
$13,087.84
Waccamaw
$13,087.84
Local revenue share
Union Elementary
33.6%
Waccamaw
33.6%
State revenue share
Union Elementary
50.5%
Waccamaw
50.5%
Federal revenue share
Union Elementary
15.9%
Waccamaw
15.9%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Union Elementary
34%
Waccamaw
34%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Brunswick County
$74,034
Brunswick County
$74,034
Poverty rate
Brunswick County
9.4%
Brunswick County
9.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Brunswick County
33.2%
Brunswick County
33.2%
Unemployment rate
Brunswick County
4.1%
Brunswick County
4.1%
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.