- Kershaw Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Buford Elementary (469:1 vs. 341.5:1).
- Buford Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Kershaw Elementary (196 vs. 154).
- Buford Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Kershaw Elementary (49 vs. 21).
- Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Buford Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Kershaw Elementary (196 vs. 154).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Buford Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Kershaw Elementary (49 vs. 21).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Buford Elementary reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Kershaw Elementary (41 vs. 16).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Kershaw Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Buford Elementary (469:1 vs. 341.5:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
11 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
Buford Elementary
$12,216.42
Kershaw Elementary
$12,216.42
Local revenue share
Buford Elementary
39.9%
Kershaw Elementary
39.9%
State revenue share
Buford Elementary
48.5%
Kershaw Elementary
48.5%
Federal revenue share
Buford Elementary
11.6%
Kershaw Elementary
11.6%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Buford Elementary
24.7%
Kershaw Elementary
24.7%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Lancaster County
$74,751
Lancaster County
$74,751
Poverty rate
Lancaster County
12.3%
Lancaster County
12.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Lancaster County
31.2%
Lancaster County
31.2%
Unemployment rate
Lancaster County
4.3%
Lancaster County
4.3%
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.