- Smith Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Vandora Springs Elementary (470:1 vs. 252.5:1).
- Smith Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Vandora Springs Elementary (211 vs. 132).
- Vandora Springs Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Smith Elementary (20 vs. 5).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Smith Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Vandora Springs Elementary (211 vs. 132).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Vandora Springs Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Smith Elementary (20 vs. 5).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Vandora Springs Elementary reported a higher in-school suspensions than Smith Elementary (12 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Smith Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Vandora Springs Elementary (470:1 vs. 252.5:1).
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
Smith Elementary
$11,691.33
Vandora Springs Elementary
$11,691.33
Local revenue share
Smith Elementary
32.8%
Vandora Springs Elementary
32.8%
State revenue share
Smith Elementary
56.5%
Vandora Springs Elementary
56.5%
Federal revenue share
Smith Elementary
10.8%
Vandora Springs Elementary
10.8%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Smith Elementary
24.2%
Vandora Springs Elementary
24.2%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Wake County
$101,763
Wake County
$101,763
Poverty rate
Wake County
7.9%
Wake County
7.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Wake County
56.3%
Wake County
56.3%
Unemployment rate
Wake County
3.1%
Wake County
3.1%
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.