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School Comparison

North Vista Elementary
vs.
Theodore Lester Elementary

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

North Vista Elementary
Theodore Lester Elementary
  • North Vista Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Theodore Lester Elementary (582:1 vs. 364:1).
  • North Vista Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Theodore Lester Elementary (182 vs. 111).
  • North Vista Elementary reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Theodore Lester Elementary (66 vs. 32).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

North Vista Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Theodore Lester Elementary (182 vs. 111).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

North Vista Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Theodore Lester Elementary (22 vs. 2).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

North Vista Elementary reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Theodore Lester Elementary (66 vs. 32).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

North Vista Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Theodore Lester Elementary (582:1 vs. 364:1).

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
North Vista Elementary
$14,161.57
Theodore Lester Elementary
$14,161.57
Local revenue share
North Vista Elementary
37.2%
Theodore Lester Elementary
37.2%
State revenue share
North Vista Elementary
46.4%
Theodore Lester Elementary
46.4%
Federal revenue share
North Vista Elementary
16.4%
Theodore Lester Elementary
16.4%
District chronic absenteeism rate
North Vista Elementary
29.7%
Theodore Lester Elementary
29.7%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Florence County
$56,650
Florence County
$56,650
Poverty rate
Florence County
18.3%
Florence County
18.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Florence County
23.7%
Florence County
23.7%
Unemployment rate
Florence County
4.4%
Florence County
4.4%
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.