- Ford Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Waterloo Elementary (438:1 vs. 262:1).
- Ford Elementary reported a higher in-school suspensions than Waterloo Elementary (33 vs. 4).
- Ford Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Waterloo Elementary (110 vs. 82).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Ford Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Waterloo Elementary (110 vs. 82).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Ford Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Waterloo Elementary (4 vs. 1).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Ford Elementary reported a higher in-school suspensions than Waterloo Elementary (33 vs. 4).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Ford Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Waterloo Elementary (438:1 vs. 262:1).
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
Waterloo Elementary
$14,215.57
Ford Elementary
$14,215.57
Local revenue share
Waterloo Elementary
28.1%
Ford Elementary
28.1%
State revenue share
Waterloo Elementary
51.3%
Ford Elementary
51.3%
Federal revenue share
Waterloo Elementary
20.5%
Ford Elementary
20.5%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Waterloo Elementary
33%
Ford Elementary
33%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Laurens County
$55,517
Laurens County
$55,517
Poverty rate
Laurens County
17.7%
Laurens County
17.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Laurens County
17.9%
Laurens County
17.9%
Unemployment rate
Laurens County
4.4%
Laurens 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.