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School Comparison

Matthews Elementary
vs.
Elizabeth Lane Elementary

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Matthews Elementary
Elizabeth Lane Elementary
  • Elizabeth Lane Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Matthews Elementary (234 vs. 126).
  • Matthews Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Elizabeth Lane Elementary (142 vs. 70).
  • Matthews Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Elizabeth Lane Elementary (414.5:1 vs. 402:1).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Matthews Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Elizabeth Lane Elementary (142 vs. 70).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Elizabeth Lane Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Matthews Elementary (234 vs. 126).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Matthews Elementary reported a higher violent incidents than Elizabeth Lane Elementary (10 vs. 0).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Matthews Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Elizabeth Lane Elementary (414.5:1 vs. 402:1).

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
Matthews Elementary
$12,198.37
Elizabeth Lane Elementary
$12,198.37
Local revenue share
Matthews Elementary
32.6%
Elizabeth Lane Elementary
32.6%
State revenue share
Matthews Elementary
49.2%
Elizabeth Lane Elementary
49.2%
Federal revenue share
Matthews Elementary
18.2%
Elizabeth Lane Elementary
18.2%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Matthews Elementary
28.1%
Elizabeth Lane Elementary
28.1%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Mecklenburg County
$83,765
Mecklenburg County
$83,765
Poverty rate
Mecklenburg County
10.4%
Mecklenburg County
10.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Mecklenburg County
48.6%
Mecklenburg County
48.6%
Unemployment rate
Mecklenburg County
3.7%
Mecklenburg County
3.7%
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.