- Spearman Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Palmetto Elementary (767:1 vs. 581:1).
- Spearman Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Palmetto Elementary (64 vs. 29).
- Palmetto Elementary reported a higher in-school suspensions than Spearman Elementary (17 vs. 1).
- Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Palmetto Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Spearman Elementary (98 vs. 90).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Spearman Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Palmetto Elementary (64 vs. 29).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Palmetto Elementary reported a higher in-school suspensions than Spearman Elementary (17 vs. 1).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Spearman Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Palmetto Elementary (767:1 vs. 581:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
15 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
Spearman Elementary
$10,981.46
Palmetto Elementary
$10,981.46
Local revenue share
Spearman Elementary
38.9%
Palmetto Elementary
38.9%
State revenue share
Spearman Elementary
51%
Palmetto Elementary
51%
Federal revenue share
Spearman Elementary
10.1%
Palmetto Elementary
10.1%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Spearman Elementary
19.9%
Palmetto Elementary
19.9%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Anderson County
$64,683
Anderson County
$64,683
Poverty rate
Anderson County
14.4%
Anderson County
14.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Anderson County
26.4%
Anderson County
26.4%
Unemployment rate
Anderson County
3.8%
Anderson County
3.8%
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.