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School Comparison

Birches Elementary School
vs.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

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

Birches Elementary School
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
  • Thomas Jefferson Elementary School reported a higher students per counselor than Birches Elementary School (465:1 vs. 397.4:1).
  • Thomas Jefferson Elementary School reported a higher chronically absent students than Birches Elementary School (87 vs. 72).
  • Birches Elementary School reported a higher gifted & talented than Thomas Jefferson Elementary School (35 vs. 34).
  • Source Data Limit: 4 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Thomas Jefferson Elementary School reported a higher chronically absent students than Birches Elementary School (87 vs. 72).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Birches Elementary School reported a higher gifted & talented than Thomas Jefferson Elementary School (35 vs. 34).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Thomas Jefferson Elementary School reported a higher students per counselor than Birches Elementary School (465:1 vs. 397.4:1).

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
Birches Elementary School
$24,673.29
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
$24,673.29
Local revenue share
Birches Elementary School
52.7%
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
52.7%
State revenue share
Birches Elementary School
42.9%
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
42.9%
Federal revenue share
Birches Elementary School
4.4%
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
4.4%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Birches Elementary School
14.6%
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
14.6%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Gloucester County
$102,807
Gloucester County
$102,807
Poverty rate
Gloucester County
7.6%
Gloucester County
7.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Gloucester County
35.8%
Gloucester County
35.8%
Unemployment rate
Gloucester County
4.4%
Gloucester County
4.4%
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.