- Parkwood Elementary reported a higher violent incidents than Southwest Elementary (97 vs. 16).
- Parkwood Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Southwest Elementary (264 vs. 205).
- Parkwood Elementary reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Southwest Elementary (25 vs. 0).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Parkwood Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Southwest Elementary (264 vs. 205).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Southwest Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Parkwood Elementary (61 vs. 48).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Parkwood Elementary reported a higher violent incidents than Southwest Elementary (97 vs. 16).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Parkwood Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Southwest Elementary (318:1 vs. 306.5:1).
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
Parkwood Elementary
$15,239.22
Southwest Elementary
$15,239.22
Local revenue share
Parkwood Elementary
37.2%
Southwest Elementary
37.2%
State revenue share
Parkwood Elementary
45.8%
Southwest Elementary
45.8%
Federal revenue share
Parkwood Elementary
17%
Southwest Elementary
17%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Parkwood Elementary
40.7%
Southwest 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.