- J. L. Cain Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Lamar-Spaulding Elementary (522:1 vs. 236.5:1).
- J. L. Cain Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Lamar-Spaulding Elementary (215 vs. 113).
- J. L. Cain Elementary reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Lamar-Spaulding Elementary (108 vs. 50).
- Source Data Limit: 5 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
J. L. Cain Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Lamar-Spaulding Elementary (215 vs. 113).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Lamar-Spaulding Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than J. L. Cain Elementary (16 vs. 9).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
J. L. Cain Elementary reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Lamar-Spaulding Elementary (108 vs. 50).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
J. L. Cain Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Lamar-Spaulding Elementary (522:1 vs. 236.5:1).
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
J. L. Cain Elementary
$17,419.93
Lamar-Spaulding Elementary
$17,419.93
Local revenue share
J. L. Cain Elementary
39.2%
Lamar-Spaulding Elementary
39.2%
State revenue share
J. L. Cain Elementary
41.2%
Lamar-Spaulding Elementary
41.2%
Federal revenue share
J. L. Cain Elementary
19.6%
Lamar-Spaulding Elementary
19.6%
District chronic absenteeism rate
J. L. Cain Elementary
30.5%
Lamar-Spaulding Elementary
30.5%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Darlington County
$47,419
Darlington County
$47,419
Poverty rate
Darlington County
20.3%
Darlington County
20.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Darlington County
19.7%
Darlington County
19.7%
Unemployment rate
Darlington County
4.8%
Darlington County
4.8%
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.