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School Comparison

Ridge Park El Sch
vs.
Whitemarsh El Sch

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

Ridge Park El Sch
Whitemarsh El Sch
  • Ridge Park El Sch reported a higher students per counselor than Whitemarsh El Sch (537:1 vs. 453:1).
  • Ridge Park El Sch reported a higher chronically absent students than Whitemarsh El Sch (26 vs. 15).
  • Whitemarsh El Sch reported a higher gifted & talented than Ridge Park El Sch (6 vs. 1).
  • Source Data Limit: 4 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Ridge Park El Sch reported a higher chronically absent students than Whitemarsh El Sch (26 vs. 15).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Whitemarsh El Sch reported a higher gifted & talented than Ridge Park El Sch (6 vs. 1).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Ridge Park El Sch reported a higher students per counselor than Whitemarsh El Sch (537:1 vs. 453:1).

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
Ridge Park El Sch
$22,679.35
Whitemarsh El Sch
$22,679.35
Local revenue share
Ridge Park El Sch
81.5%
Whitemarsh El Sch
81.5%
State revenue share
Ridge Park El Sch
16.8%
Whitemarsh El Sch
16.8%
Federal revenue share
Ridge Park El Sch
1.7%
Whitemarsh El Sch
1.7%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Ridge Park El Sch
7.7%
Whitemarsh El Sch
7.7%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Montgomery County
$111,521
Montgomery County
$111,521
Poverty rate
Montgomery County
6.5%
Montgomery County
6.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Montgomery County
52.3%
Montgomery County
52.3%
Unemployment rate
Montgomery County
3%
Montgomery County
3%
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.