- AFTON ES reported a higher students per counselor than COMMERCE MS (641.9:1 vs. 203.1:1).
- COMMERCE MS reported a higher chronically absent students than AFTON ES (49 vs. 23).
- COMMERCE MS reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than AFTON ES (12 vs. 1).
- Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
COMMERCE MS reported a higher chronically absent students than AFTON ES (49 vs. 23).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
AFTON ES reported a higher gifted & talented than COMMERCE MS (28 vs. 18).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
COMMERCE MS reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than AFTON ES (12 vs. 1).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
AFTON ES reported a higher students per counselor than COMMERCE MS (641.9:1 vs. 203.1:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
9 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
AFTON ES
$12,761.01
COMMERCE MS
$10,822.2
Local revenue share
AFTON ES
24.7%
COMMERCE MS
22.1%
State revenue share
AFTON ES
50.2%
COMMERCE MS
55.3%
Federal revenue share
AFTON ES
25.1%
COMMERCE MS
22.7%
District chronic absenteeism rate
AFTON ES
16.2%
COMMERCE MS
21.5%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Ottawa County
$48,656
Ottawa County
$48,656
Poverty rate
Ottawa County
20.7%
Ottawa County
20.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Ottawa County
15%
Ottawa County
15%
Unemployment rate
Ottawa County
3.3%
Ottawa 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.