- Valdese Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Mull Elementary (491:1 vs. 242:1).
- Valdese Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Mull Elementary (74 vs. 24).
- Valdese Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Mull Elementary (70 vs. 43).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Valdese Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Mull Elementary (70 vs. 43).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Valdese Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Mull Elementary (74 vs. 24).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Valdese Elementary reported a higher in-school suspensions than Mull Elementary (18 vs. 6).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Valdese Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Mull Elementary (491:1 vs. 242:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
10 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
Mull Elementary
$12,260.66
Valdese Elementary
$12,260.66
Local revenue share
Mull Elementary
16.3%
Valdese Elementary
16.3%
State revenue share
Mull Elementary
62.1%
Valdese Elementary
62.1%
Federal revenue share
Mull Elementary
21.6%
Valdese Elementary
21.6%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Mull Elementary
23.3%
Valdese 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.