- Oakwood Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than W M Jenkins Elementary (300:1 vs. 260:1).
- W M Jenkins Elementary reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Oakwood Elementary (24 vs. 5).
- W M Jenkins Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Oakwood Elementary (71 vs. 55).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
W M Jenkins Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Oakwood Elementary (71 vs. 55).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Oakwood Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than W M Jenkins Elementary (23 vs. 12).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
W M Jenkins Elementary reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Oakwood Elementary (24 vs. 5).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Oakwood Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than W M Jenkins Elementary (300:1 vs. 260:1).
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
W M Jenkins Elementary
$11,661.59
Oakwood Elementary
$11,661.59
Local revenue share
W M Jenkins Elementary
21.6%
Oakwood Elementary
21.6%
State revenue share
W M Jenkins Elementary
58.7%
Oakwood Elementary
58.7%
Federal revenue share
W M Jenkins Elementary
19.8%
Oakwood Elementary
19.8%
District chronic absenteeism rate
W M Jenkins Elementary
29.2%
Oakwood Elementary
29.2%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Catawba County
$64,544
Catawba County
$64,544
Poverty rate
Catawba County
12.8%
Catawba County
12.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Catawba County
24.9%
Catawba County
24.9%
Unemployment rate
Catawba County
3.6%
Catawba County
3.6%
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.