- Merriwether Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than W. E. Parker Elementary (131 vs. 61).
- Merriwether Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than W. E. Parker Elementary (27 vs. 11).
- Merriwether Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than W. E. Parker Elementary (367.5:1 vs. 357:1).
- Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Merriwether Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than W. E. Parker Elementary (131 vs. 61).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Merriwether Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than W. E. Parker Elementary (27 vs. 11).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Merriwether Elementary reported a higher in-school suspensions than W. E. Parker Elementary (20 vs. 14).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Merriwether Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than W. E. Parker Elementary (367.5:1 vs. 357:1).
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
W. E. Parker Elementary
$16,106.77
Merriwether Elementary
$16,106.77
Local revenue share
W. E. Parker Elementary
38.1%
Merriwether Elementary
38.1%
State revenue share
W. E. Parker Elementary
49.4%
Merriwether Elementary
49.4%
Federal revenue share
W. E. Parker Elementary
12.5%
Merriwether Elementary
12.5%
District chronic absenteeism rate
W. E. Parker Elementary
24.6%
Merriwether Elementary
24.6%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Edgefield County
$67,092
Edgefield County
$67,092
Poverty rate
Edgefield County
16.4%
Edgefield County
16.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Edgefield County
21.4%
Edgefield County
21.4%
Unemployment rate
Edgefield County
3.9%
Edgefield County
3.9%
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.