- VELMA-ALMA ES reported a higher chronically absent students than PLATO ES (57 vs. 10).
- VELMA-ALMA ES reported a higher students per counselor than PLATO ES (545.5:1 vs. 510:1).
- PLATO ES reported a higher gifted & talented than VELMA-ALMA ES (28 vs. 10).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
VELMA-ALMA ES reported a higher chronically absent students than PLATO ES (57 vs. 10).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
PLATO ES reported a higher gifted & talented than VELMA-ALMA ES (28 vs. 10).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
VELMA-ALMA ES reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than PLATO ES (3 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
VELMA-ALMA ES reported a higher students per counselor than PLATO ES (545.5:1 vs. 510:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
6 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
PLATO ES
$10,866.11
VELMA-ALMA ES
$11,675.27
Local revenue share
PLATO ES
30.6%
VELMA-ALMA ES
45.3%
State revenue share
PLATO ES
48.9%
VELMA-ALMA ES
39.4%
Federal revenue share
PLATO ES
20.5%
VELMA-ALMA ES
15.3%
District chronic absenteeism rate
PLATO ES
16.3%
VELMA-ALMA ES
28.6%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Stephens County
$60,236
Stephens County
$60,236
Poverty rate
Stephens County
17.5%
Stephens County
17.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Stephens County
19.5%
Stephens County
19.5%
Unemployment rate
Stephens County
3.7%
Stephens County
3.7%
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.