- Emma Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Johnston Elementary (296:1 vs. 137.3:1).
- Johnston Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Emma Elementary (79 vs. 65).
- Johnston Elementary reported a higher violent incidents than Emma Elementary (18 vs. 12).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Johnston Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Emma Elementary (79 vs. 65).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Emma Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Johnston Elementary (5 vs. 2).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Johnston Elementary reported a higher violent incidents than Emma Elementary (18 vs. 12).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Emma Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Johnston Elementary (296:1 vs. 137.3:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
14 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
Emma Elementary
$13,585.35
Johnston Elementary
$13,585.35
Local revenue share
Emma Elementary
33.8%
Johnston Elementary
33.8%
State revenue share
Emma Elementary
50.8%
Johnston Elementary
50.8%
Federal revenue share
Emma Elementary
15.4%
Johnston Elementary
15.4%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Emma Elementary
26.3%
Johnston Elementary
26.3%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Buncombe County
$70,578
Buncombe County
$70,578
Poverty rate
Buncombe County
11.8%
Buncombe County
11.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Buncombe County
44.6%
Buncombe County
44.6%
Unemployment rate
Buncombe County
4.3%
Buncombe 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.