- Waldo C. Falkener Sr Elementary reported a higher in-school suspensions than Bessemer Elementary School (27 vs. 4).
- Waldo C. Falkener Sr Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Bessemer Elementary School (239:1 vs. 224.5:1).
- Waldo C. Falkener Sr Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Bessemer Elementary School (204 vs. 195).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Waldo C. Falkener Sr Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Bessemer Elementary School (204 vs. 195).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Bessemer Elementary School reported a higher gifted & talented than Waldo C. Falkener Sr Elementary (9 vs. 5).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Waldo C. Falkener Sr Elementary reported a higher in-school suspensions than Bessemer Elementary School (27 vs. 4).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Waldo C. Falkener Sr Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Bessemer Elementary School (239:1 vs. 224.5:1).
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
Bessemer Elementary School
$12,896.54
Waldo C. Falkener Sr Elementary
$12,896.54
Local revenue share
Bessemer Elementary School
30.6%
Waldo C. Falkener Sr Elementary
30.6%
State revenue share
Bessemer Elementary School
51.2%
Waldo C. Falkener Sr Elementary
51.2%
Federal revenue share
Bessemer Elementary School
18.3%
Waldo C. Falkener Sr Elementary
18.3%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Bessemer Elementary School
33.4%
Waldo C. Falkener Sr Elementary
33.4%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Guilford County
$66,027
Guilford County
$66,027
Poverty rate
Guilford County
15.2%
Guilford County
15.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Guilford County
38.1%
Guilford County
38.1%
Unemployment rate
Guilford County
4.2%
Guilford County
4.2%
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.