- Drums El/MS reported a higher students per counselor than Salem El Sch (696:1 vs. 370:1).
- Drums El/MS reported a higher chronically absent students than Salem El Sch (239 vs. 14).
- Drums El/MS reported a higher gifted & talented than Salem El Sch (19 vs. 1).
- Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Drums El/MS reported a higher chronically absent students than Salem El Sch (239 vs. 14).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Drums El/MS reported a higher gifted & talented than Salem El Sch (19 vs. 1).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Drums El/MS reported a higher in-school suspensions than Salem El Sch (16 vs. 2).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Drums El/MS reported a higher students per counselor than Salem El Sch (696:1 vs. 370:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
8 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
Salem El Sch
$16,197.37
Drums El/MS
$13,485.34
Local revenue share
Salem El Sch
39.9%
Drums El/MS
35.9%
State revenue share
Salem El Sch
48%
Drums El/MS
46.2%
Federal revenue share
Salem El Sch
12.2%
Drums El/MS
17.9%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Salem El Sch
13.4%
Drums El/MS
44.4%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Luzerne County
$62,321
Luzerne County
$62,321
Poverty rate
Luzerne County
15.4%
Luzerne County
15.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Luzerne County
25%
Luzerne County
25%
Unemployment rate
Luzerne County
4.5%
Luzerne County
4.5%
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.