- West Hazleton El/MS reported a higher students per counselor than Drums El/MS (875:1 vs. 696:1).
- West Hazleton El/MS reported a higher chronically absent students than Drums El/MS (374 vs. 239).
- West Hazleton El/MS reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Drums El/MS (41 vs. 11).
- Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
West Hazleton El/MS reported a higher chronically absent students than Drums El/MS (374 vs. 239).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Drums El/MS reported a higher gifted & talented than West Hazleton El/MS (19 vs. 5).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
West Hazleton El/MS reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Drums El/MS (41 vs. 11).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
West Hazleton El/MS reported a higher students per counselor than Drums El/MS (875:1 vs. 696:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
14 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
West Hazleton El/MS
$13,485.34
Drums El/MS
$13,485.34
Local revenue share
West Hazleton El/MS
35.9%
Drums El/MS
35.9%
State revenue share
West Hazleton El/MS
46.2%
Drums El/MS
46.2%
Federal revenue share
West Hazleton El/MS
17.9%
Drums El/MS
17.9%
District chronic absenteeism rate
West Hazleton El/MS
44.4%
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.