- State El Ctr reported a higher chronically absent students than Dr David W Kistler El Sch (772 vs. 145).
- Dr David W Kistler El Sch reported a higher students per counselor than State El Ctr (842:1 vs. 588.5:1).
- Dr David W Kistler El Sch reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than State El Ctr (39 vs. 31).
- Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
State El Ctr reported a higher chronically absent students than Dr David W Kistler El Sch (772 vs. 145).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Dr David W Kistler El Sch reported a higher gifted & talented than State El Ctr (5 vs. 1).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Dr David W Kistler El Sch reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than State El Ctr (39 vs. 31).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Dr David W Kistler El Sch reported a higher students per counselor than State El Ctr (842:1 vs. 588.5:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
13 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
State El Ctr
$14,380.93
Dr David W Kistler El Sch
$12,923.53
Local revenue share
State El Ctr
41.3%
Dr David W Kistler El Sch
44.1%
State revenue share
State El Ctr
45.5%
Dr David W Kistler El Sch
41.6%
Federal revenue share
State El Ctr
13.2%
Dr David W Kistler El Sch
14.4%
District chronic absenteeism rate
State El Ctr
54.2%
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.