- Salem Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Forest Hill Elementary (399:1 vs. 128.5:1).
- Salem Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Forest Hill Elementary (83 vs. 28).
- Salem Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Forest Hill Elementary (37 vs. 27).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Salem Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Forest Hill Elementary (83 vs. 28).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Salem Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Forest Hill Elementary (37 vs. 27).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Salem Elementary reported a higher violent incidents than Forest Hill Elementary (2 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Salem Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Forest Hill Elementary (399:1 vs. 128.5:1).
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
Forest Hill Elementary
$12,260.66
Salem Elementary
$12,260.66
Local revenue share
Forest Hill Elementary
16.3%
Salem Elementary
16.3%
State revenue share
Forest Hill Elementary
62.1%
Salem Elementary
62.1%
Federal revenue share
Forest Hill Elementary
21.6%
Salem Elementary
21.6%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Forest Hill Elementary
23.3%
Salem Elementary
23.3%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Burke County
$55,684
Burke County
$55,684
Poverty rate
Burke County
17.9%
Burke County
17.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Burke County
20.2%
Burke County
20.2%
Unemployment rate
Burke County
3.6%
Burke County
3.6%
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.