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School Comparison

Otto Petersen Elementary School
vs.
South Columbia Family School

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

Otto Petersen Elementary School
South Columbia Family School
  • Otto Petersen Elementary School reported a higher students per counselor than South Columbia Family School (358:1 vs. 236:1).
  • Otto Petersen Elementary School reported a higher chronically absent students than South Columbia Family School (125 vs. 5).
  • Otto Petersen Elementary School reported a higher in-school suspensions than South Columbia Family School (10 vs. 0).
  • Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Otto Petersen Elementary School reported a higher chronically absent students than South Columbia Family School (125 vs. 5).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Otto Petersen Elementary School reported a higher gifted & talented than South Columbia Family School (5 vs. 1).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Otto Petersen Elementary School reported a higher in-school suspensions than South Columbia Family School (10 vs. 0).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Otto Petersen Elementary School reported a higher students per counselor than South Columbia Family School (358:1 vs. 236:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

3 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
Otto Petersen Elementary School
$15,165.99
South Columbia Family School
$15,165.99
Local revenue share
Otto Petersen Elementary School
41.5%
South Columbia Family School
41.5%
State revenue share
Otto Petersen Elementary School
53.8%
South Columbia Family School
53.8%
Federal revenue share
Otto Petersen Elementary School
4.7%
South Columbia Family School
4.7%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Otto Petersen Elementary School
34.2%
South Columbia Family School
34.2%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Columbia County
$86,359
Columbia County
$86,359
Poverty rate
Columbia County
8.7%
Columbia County
8.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Columbia County
19.2%
Columbia County
19.2%
Unemployment rate
Columbia County
4.6%
Columbia County
4.6%
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.