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School Comparison

J. K. Gourdin Elementary
vs.
St. Stephen Elementary

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

J. K. Gourdin Elementary
St. Stephen Elementary
  • St. Stephen Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than J. K. Gourdin Elementary (250:1 vs. 106:1).
  • St. Stephen Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than J. K. Gourdin Elementary (80 vs. 19).
  • St. Stephen Elementary reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than J. K. Gourdin Elementary (24 vs. 5).
  • Source Data Limit: 5 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

St. Stephen Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than J. K. Gourdin Elementary (80 vs. 19).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

St. Stephen Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than J. K. Gourdin Elementary (7 vs. 3).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

St. Stephen Elementary reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than J. K. Gourdin Elementary (24 vs. 5).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

St. Stephen Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than J. K. Gourdin Elementary (250:1 vs. 106:1).

Subgroup Analysis

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

6 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
J. K. Gourdin Elementary
$12,809.71
St. Stephen Elementary
$12,809.71
Local revenue share
J. K. Gourdin Elementary
45.9%
St. Stephen Elementary
45.9%
State revenue share
J. K. Gourdin Elementary
41.3%
St. Stephen Elementary
41.3%
Federal revenue share
J. K. Gourdin Elementary
12.9%
St. Stephen Elementary
12.9%
District chronic absenteeism rate
J. K. Gourdin Elementary
27.8%
St. Stephen Elementary
27.8%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Berkeley County
$82,327
Berkeley County
$82,327
Poverty rate
Berkeley County
10.3%
Berkeley County
10.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Berkeley County
29.9%
Berkeley County
29.9%
Unemployment rate
Berkeley County
3.7%
Berkeley County
3.7%
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.