- Blackburn Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Banoak Elementary (524:1 vs. 285:1).
- Blackburn Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Banoak Elementary (100 vs. 44).
- Blackburn Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Banoak Elementary (26 vs. 9).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Blackburn Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Banoak Elementary (100 vs. 44).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Blackburn Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Banoak Elementary (26 vs. 9).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Blackburn Elementary reported a higher in-school suspensions than Banoak Elementary (14 vs. 4).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Blackburn Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Banoak Elementary (524:1 vs. 285:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
11 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
Banoak Elementary
$11,486.67
Blackburn Elementary
$11,486.67
Local revenue share
Banoak Elementary
26.4%
Blackburn Elementary
26.4%
State revenue share
Banoak Elementary
54.8%
Blackburn Elementary
54.8%
Federal revenue share
Banoak Elementary
18.8%
Blackburn Elementary
18.8%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Banoak Elementary
21.7%
Blackburn Elementary
21.7%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Catawba County
$64,544
Catawba County
$64,544
Poverty rate
Catawba County
12.8%
Catawba County
12.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Catawba County
24.9%
Catawba County
24.9%
Unemployment rate
Catawba County
3.6%
Catawba 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.