- Polk Central Elementary School reported a higher chronically absent students than Saluda Elementary School (99 vs. 33).
- Polk Central Elementary School reported a higher students per counselor than Saluda Elementary School (314:1 vs. 278:1).
- Polk Central Elementary School reported a higher gifted & talented than Saluda Elementary School (20 vs. 4).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Polk Central Elementary School reported a higher chronically absent students than Saluda Elementary School (99 vs. 33).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Polk Central Elementary School reported a higher gifted & talented than Saluda Elementary School (20 vs. 4).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Polk Central Elementary School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Saluda Elementary School (3 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Polk Central Elementary School reported a higher students per counselor than Saluda Elementary School (314:1 vs. 278:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
10 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
Polk Central Elementary School
$15,041.09
Saluda Elementary School
$15,041.09
Local revenue share
Polk Central Elementary School
24.6%
Saluda Elementary School
24.6%
State revenue share
Polk Central Elementary School
58%
Saluda Elementary School
58%
Federal revenue share
Polk Central Elementary School
17.4%
Saluda Elementary School
17.4%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Polk Central Elementary School
28.8%
Saluda Elementary School
28.8%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Polk County
$61,005
Polk County
$61,005
Poverty rate
Polk County
13.7%
Polk County
13.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Polk County
32.9%
Polk County
32.9%
Unemployment rate
Polk County
3.3%
Polk County
3.3%
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.