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School Comparison

Rice El Sch
vs.
Dr David W Kistler El Sch

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

Rice El Sch
Dr David W Kistler El Sch
  • Dr David W Kistler El Sch reported a higher chronically absent students than Rice El Sch (145 vs. 22).
  • Dr David W Kistler El Sch reported a higher students per counselor than Rice El Sch (842:1 vs. 764:1).
  • Dr David W Kistler El Sch reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Rice El Sch (39 vs. 0).
  • Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Dr David W Kistler El Sch reported a higher chronically absent students than Rice El Sch (145 vs. 22).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Rice El Sch reported a higher gifted & talented than Dr David W Kistler El Sch (9 vs. 5).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Dr David W Kistler El Sch reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Rice El Sch (39 vs. 0).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Dr David W Kistler El Sch reported a higher students per counselor than Rice El Sch (842:1 vs. 764:1).

Subgroup Analysis

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

7 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
Rice El Sch
$14,392.61
Dr David W Kistler El Sch
$12,923.53
Local revenue share
Rice El Sch
58.6%
Dr David W Kistler El Sch
44.1%
State revenue share
Rice El Sch
34.4%
Dr David W Kistler El Sch
41.6%
Federal revenue share
Rice El Sch
7%
Dr David W Kistler El Sch
14.4%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Rice El Sch
16.1%
Dr David W Kistler El Sch
36.2%

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.