- Amherst Elementary School reported a higher students per counselor than Whittier Elementary School (513:1 vs. 367:1).
- Amherst Elementary School reported a higher gifted & talented than Whittier Elementary School (85 vs. 26).
- Whittier Elementary School reported a higher chronically absent students than Amherst Elementary School (92 vs. 59).
- Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Whittier Elementary School reported a higher chronically absent students than Amherst Elementary School (92 vs. 59).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Amherst Elementary School reported a higher gifted & talented than Whittier Elementary School (85 vs. 26).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Amherst Elementary School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Whittier Elementary School (1 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Amherst Elementary School reported a higher students per counselor than Whittier Elementary School (513:1 vs. 367:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
13 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
Whittier Elementary School
$14,215.33
Amherst Elementary School
$11,594.84
Local revenue share
Whittier Elementary School
33.7%
Amherst Elementary School
75.3%
State revenue share
Whittier Elementary School
50.1%
Amherst Elementary School
16.9%
Federal revenue share
Whittier Elementary School
16.2%
Amherst Elementary School
7.8%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Whittier Elementary School
42.1%
Amherst Elementary School
13.2%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Stark County
$65,740
Stark County
$65,740
Poverty rate
Stark County
12.7%
Stark County
12.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Stark County
25%
Stark County
25%
Unemployment rate
Stark County
4.5%
Stark County
4.5%
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.