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School Comparison

Killian Elementary
vs.
L. B. Nelson Elementary

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

Killian Elementary
L. B. Nelson Elementary
  • Killian Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than L. B. Nelson Elementary (682:1 vs. 488:1).
  • Killian Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than L. B. Nelson Elementary (189 vs. 135).
  • L. B. Nelson Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Killian Elementary (32 vs. 15).
  • Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Killian Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than L. B. Nelson Elementary (189 vs. 135).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

L. B. Nelson Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Killian Elementary (32 vs. 15).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Killian Elementary reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than L. B. Nelson Elementary (17 vs. 10).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Killian Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than L. B. Nelson Elementary (682:1 vs. 488:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

14 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
Killian Elementary
$14,024.06
L. B. Nelson Elementary
$14,024.06
Local revenue share
Killian Elementary
43.2%
L. B. Nelson Elementary
43.2%
State revenue share
Killian Elementary
47%
L. B. Nelson Elementary
47%
Federal revenue share
Killian Elementary
9.8%
L. B. Nelson Elementary
9.8%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Killian Elementary
23.5%
L. B. Nelson Elementary
23.5%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Richland County
$61,699
Richland County
$61,699
Poverty rate
Richland County
16.9%
Richland County
16.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Richland County
41.1%
Richland County
41.1%
Unemployment rate
Richland County
4.3%
Richland 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.