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School Comparison

Copeland Elementary School
vs.
Shoals Elementary School

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

Copeland Elementary School
Shoals Elementary School
  • Copeland Elementary School reported a higher chronically absent students than Shoals Elementary School (45 vs. 38).
  • Shoals Elementary School reported a higher students per counselor than Copeland Elementary School (237:1 vs. 230:1).
  • Copeland Elementary School reported a higher gifted & talented than Shoals Elementary School (5 vs. 2).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Copeland Elementary School reported a higher chronically absent students than Shoals Elementary School (45 vs. 38).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Copeland Elementary School reported a higher gifted & talented than Shoals Elementary School (5 vs. 2).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Copeland Elementary School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Shoals Elementary School (3 vs. 0).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Shoals Elementary School reported a higher students per counselor than Copeland Elementary School (237:1 vs. 230:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

6 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
Copeland Elementary School
$12,301.09
Shoals Elementary School
$12,301.09
Local revenue share
Copeland Elementary School
16.7%
Shoals Elementary School
16.7%
State revenue share
Copeland Elementary School
64.6%
Shoals Elementary School
64.6%
Federal revenue share
Copeland Elementary School
18.7%
Shoals Elementary School
18.7%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Copeland Elementary School
22.3%
Shoals Elementary School
22.3%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Surry County
$56,095
Surry County
$56,095
Poverty rate
Surry County
16.7%
Surry County
16.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Surry County
19.4%
Surry County
19.4%
Unemployment rate
Surry County
3.3%
Surry 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.