- Northwest Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Limestone-Central Elementary (374:1 vs. 244.5:1).
- Limestone-Central Elementary reported a higher in-school suspensions than Northwest Elementary (49 vs. 0).
- Limestone-Central Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Northwest Elementary (123 vs. 80).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Limestone-Central Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Northwest Elementary (123 vs. 80).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Limestone-Central Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Northwest Elementary (19 vs. 17).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Limestone-Central Elementary reported a higher in-school suspensions than Northwest Elementary (49 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Northwest Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Limestone-Central Elementary (374:1 vs. 244.5:1).
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
Limestone-Central Elementary
$13,668.01
Northwest Elementary
$13,668.01
Local revenue share
Limestone-Central Elementary
38.6%
Northwest Elementary
38.6%
State revenue share
Limestone-Central Elementary
44.1%
Northwest Elementary
44.1%
Federal revenue share
Limestone-Central Elementary
17.2%
Northwest Elementary
17.2%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Limestone-Central Elementary
31.5%
Northwest Elementary
31.5%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Cherokee County
$49,047
Cherokee County
$49,047
Poverty rate
Cherokee County
18.5%
Cherokee County
18.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Cherokee County
18.4%
Cherokee County
18.4%
Unemployment rate
Cherokee County
5.7%
Cherokee County
5.7%
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.