- Lower Creek Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Whitnel Elementary (395:1 vs. 259:1).
- Lower Creek Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Whitnel Elementary (102 vs. 71).
- Whitnel Elementary reported a higher in-school suspensions than Lower Creek Elementary (22 vs. 4).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Lower Creek Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Whitnel Elementary (102 vs. 71).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Lower Creek Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Whitnel Elementary (14 vs. 9).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Whitnel Elementary reported a higher in-school suspensions than Lower Creek Elementary (22 vs. 4).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Lower Creek Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Whitnel Elementary (395:1 vs. 259:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
13 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
Lower Creek Elementary
$12,065.63
Whitnel Elementary
$12,065.63
Local revenue share
Lower Creek Elementary
19.1%
Whitnel Elementary
19.1%
State revenue share
Lower Creek Elementary
65%
Whitnel Elementary
65%
Federal revenue share
Lower Creek Elementary
15.9%
Whitnel Elementary
15.9%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Lower Creek Elementary
29%
Whitnel Elementary
29%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Caldwell County
$55,401
Caldwell County
$55,401
Poverty rate
Caldwell County
12.7%
Caldwell County
12.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Caldwell County
18.6%
Caldwell County
18.6%
Unemployment rate
Caldwell County
3.5%
Caldwell County
3.5%
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.