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School Comparison

ELGIN MS
vs.
STERLING ES

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

ELGIN MS
STERLING ES
  • ELGIN MS reported a higher chronically absent students than STERLING ES (169 vs. 31).
  • ELGIN MS reported a higher gifted & talented than STERLING ES (137 vs. 17).
  • STERLING ES reported a higher students per counselor than ELGIN MS (469.8:1 vs. 398:1).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

ELGIN MS reported a higher chronically absent students than STERLING ES (169 vs. 31).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

ELGIN MS reported a higher gifted & talented than STERLING ES (137 vs. 17).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

ELGIN MS reported a higher in-school suspensions than STERLING ES (49 vs. 12).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

STERLING ES reported a higher students per counselor than ELGIN MS (469.8:1 vs. 398:1).

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
ELGIN MS
$9,264.06
STERLING ES
$12,439.02
Local revenue share
ELGIN MS
31.8%
STERLING ES
26%
State revenue share
ELGIN MS
53.4%
STERLING ES
60.9%
Federal revenue share
ELGIN MS
14.8%
STERLING ES
13.1%
District chronic absenteeism rate
ELGIN MS
18.9%
STERLING ES
13.3%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Comanche County
$59,000
Comanche County
$59,000
Poverty rate
Comanche County
17.8%
Comanche County
17.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Comanche County
24.2%
Comanche County
24.2%
Unemployment rate
Comanche County
3.6%
Comanche County
3.6%
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.