- DESERT STAR ELEMENTARY reported a higher students per counselor than YUCCA ELEMENTARY (482:1 vs. 261:1).
- DESERT STAR ELEMENTARY reported a higher chronically absent students than YUCCA ELEMENTARY (225 vs. 86).
- YUCCA ELEMENTARY reported a higher violent incidents than DESERT STAR ELEMENTARY (13 vs. 0).
- Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
DESERT STAR ELEMENTARY reported a higher chronically absent students than YUCCA ELEMENTARY (225 vs. 86).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
DESERT STAR ELEMENTARY reported a higher gifted & talented than YUCCA ELEMENTARY (2 vs. 1).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
YUCCA ELEMENTARY reported a higher violent incidents than DESERT STAR ELEMENTARY (13 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
DESERT STAR ELEMENTARY reported a higher students per counselor than YUCCA ELEMENTARY (482:1 vs. 261:1).
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
DESERT STAR ELEMENTARY
$13,654.89
YUCCA ELEMENTARY
$13,654.89
Local revenue share
DESERT STAR ELEMENTARY
13.5%
YUCCA ELEMENTARY
13.5%
State revenue share
DESERT STAR ELEMENTARY
71.1%
YUCCA ELEMENTARY
71.1%
Federal revenue share
DESERT STAR ELEMENTARY
15.4%
YUCCA ELEMENTARY
15.4%
District chronic absenteeism rate
DESERT STAR ELEMENTARY
44.4%
YUCCA ELEMENTARY
44.4%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Otero County
$52,717
Otero County
$52,717
Poverty rate
Otero County
20%
Otero County
20%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Otero County
21.6%
Otero County
21.6%
Unemployment rate
Otero County
4.4%
Otero 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.