- Edward Best Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Laurel Mill Elementary (456:1 vs. 268:1).
- Edward Best Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Laurel Mill Elementary (131 vs. 91).
- Edward Best Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Laurel Mill Elementary (30 vs. 20).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Edward Best Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Laurel Mill Elementary (131 vs. 91).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Edward Best Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Laurel Mill Elementary (30 vs. 20).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Edward Best Elementary reported a higher in-school suspensions than Laurel Mill Elementary (10 vs. 3).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Edward Best Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Laurel Mill Elementary (456:1 vs. 268:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
14 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
Laurel Mill Elementary
$13,042.55
Edward Best Elementary
$13,042.55
Local revenue share
Laurel Mill Elementary
23.7%
Edward Best Elementary
23.7%
State revenue share
Laurel Mill Elementary
57%
Edward Best Elementary
57%
Federal revenue share
Laurel Mill Elementary
19.3%
Edward Best Elementary
19.3%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Laurel Mill Elementary
31%
Edward Best Elementary
31%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Franklin County
$71,386
Franklin County
$71,386
Poverty rate
Franklin County
10.1%
Franklin County
10.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Franklin County
24.4%
Franklin County
24.4%
Unemployment rate
Franklin County
3.3%
Franklin County
3.3%
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.