- Merrick-Moore Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Y E Smith Elementary (267 vs. 125).
- Merrick-Moore Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Y E Smith Elementary (269.5:1 vs. 141.5:1).
- Merrick-Moore Elementary reported a higher in-school suspensions than Y E Smith Elementary (19 vs. 1).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Merrick-Moore Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Y E Smith Elementary (267 vs. 125).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Y E Smith Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Merrick-Moore Elementary (12 vs. 8).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Merrick-Moore Elementary reported a higher in-school suspensions than Y E Smith Elementary (19 vs. 1).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Merrick-Moore Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Y E Smith Elementary (269.5:1 vs. 141.5:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
15 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
Merrick-Moore Elementary
$15,239.22
Y E Smith Elementary
$15,239.22
Local revenue share
Merrick-Moore Elementary
37.2%
Y E Smith Elementary
37.2%
State revenue share
Merrick-Moore Elementary
45.8%
Y E Smith Elementary
45.8%
Federal revenue share
Merrick-Moore Elementary
17%
Y E Smith Elementary
17%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Merrick-Moore Elementary
40.7%
Y E Smith Elementary
40.7%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Durham County
$79,501
Durham County
$79,501
Poverty rate
Durham County
12%
Durham County
12%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Durham County
53.5%
Durham County
53.5%
Unemployment rate
Durham County
3.2%
Durham County
3.2%
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.