- Palisades Park Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than River Gate Elementary (412.5:1 vs. 340:1).
- Palisades Park Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than River Gate Elementary (208 vs. 189).
- River Gate Elementary reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Palisades Park Elementary (9 vs. 2).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Palisades Park Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than River Gate Elementary (208 vs. 189).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Palisades Park Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than River Gate Elementary (68 vs. 62).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
River Gate Elementary reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Palisades Park Elementary (9 vs. 2).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Palisades Park Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than River Gate Elementary (412.5:1 vs. 340:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
16 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
River Gate Elementary
$12,198.37
Palisades Park Elementary
$12,198.37
Local revenue share
River Gate Elementary
32.6%
Palisades Park Elementary
32.6%
State revenue share
River Gate Elementary
49.2%
Palisades Park Elementary
49.2%
Federal revenue share
River Gate Elementary
18.2%
Palisades Park Elementary
18.2%
District chronic absenteeism rate
River Gate Elementary
28.1%
Palisades Park 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.