- FORGAN ES reported a higher students per counselor than BALKO ES (136:1 vs. 64.7:1).
- BALKO ES reported a higher gifted & talented than FORGAN ES (11 vs. 2).
- BALKO ES reported a higher chronically absent students than FORGAN ES (9 vs. 3).
- Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
BALKO ES reported a higher chronically absent students than FORGAN ES (9 vs. 3).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
BALKO ES reported a higher gifted & talented than FORGAN ES (11 vs. 2).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
FORGAN ES reported a higher in-school suspensions than BALKO ES (2 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
FORGAN ES reported a higher students per counselor than BALKO ES (136:1 vs. 64.7:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
4 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
BALKO ES
$27,839.42
FORGAN ES
$20,457.14
Local revenue share
BALKO ES
89.2%
FORGAN ES
66%
State revenue share
BALKO ES
8.3%
FORGAN ES
21.5%
Federal revenue share
BALKO ES
2.5%
FORGAN ES
12.5%
District chronic absenteeism rate
BALKO ES
10%
FORGAN ES
13.5%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Beaver County
$64,266
Beaver County
$64,266
Poverty rate
Beaver County
9.8%
Beaver County
9.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Beaver County
23%
Beaver County
23%
Unemployment rate
Beaver County
2.6%
Beaver County
2.6%
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.