- Meadowlark Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Southwest Elementary (132 vs. 70).
- Meadowlark Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Southwest Elementary (530.7:1 vs. 500:1).
- Meadowlark Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Southwest Elementary (122 vs. 112).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Meadowlark Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Southwest Elementary (132 vs. 70).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Meadowlark Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Southwest Elementary (122 vs. 112).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Meadowlark Elementary reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Southwest Elementary (6 vs. 5).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Meadowlark Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Southwest Elementary (530.7:1 vs. 500:1).
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
Southwest Elementary
$13,811.12
Meadowlark Elementary
$13,811.12
Local revenue share
Southwest Elementary
24.8%
Meadowlark Elementary
24.8%
State revenue share
Southwest Elementary
51.7%
Meadowlark Elementary
51.7%
Federal revenue share
Southwest Elementary
23.5%
Meadowlark Elementary
23.5%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Southwest Elementary
42.5%
Meadowlark Elementary
42.5%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Forsyth County
$65,541
Forsyth County
$65,541
Poverty rate
Forsyth County
14.7%
Forsyth County
14.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Forsyth County
36.9%
Forsyth County
36.9%
Unemployment rate
Forsyth County
3.8%
Forsyth County
3.8%
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.