- Rea Farms STEAM Academy reported a higher students per counselor than Polo Ridge Elementary (478.5:1 vs. 293:1).
- Rea Farms STEAM Academy reported a higher gifted & talented than Polo Ridge Elementary (325 vs. 183).
- Rea Farms STEAM Academy reported a higher chronically absent students than Polo Ridge Elementary (127 vs. 79).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Rea Farms STEAM Academy reported a higher chronically absent students than Polo Ridge Elementary (127 vs. 79).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Rea Farms STEAM Academy reported a higher gifted & talented than Polo Ridge Elementary (325 vs. 183).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Rea Farms STEAM Academy reported a higher in-school suspensions than Polo Ridge Elementary (15 vs. 7).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Rea Farms STEAM Academy reported a higher students per counselor than Polo Ridge Elementary (478.5:1 vs. 293:1).
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
Polo Ridge Elementary
$12,198.37
Rea Farms STEAM Academy
$12,198.37
Local revenue share
Polo Ridge Elementary
32.6%
Rea Farms STEAM Academy
32.6%
State revenue share
Polo Ridge Elementary
49.2%
Rea Farms STEAM Academy
49.2%
Federal revenue share
Polo Ridge Elementary
18.2%
Rea Farms STEAM Academy
18.2%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Polo Ridge Elementary
28.1%
Rea Farms STEAM Academy
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.