- Foster Park Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Buffalo Elementary (80 vs. 16).
- Foster Park Elementary reported a higher violent incidents than Buffalo Elementary (50 vs. 0).
- Buffalo Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Foster Park Elementary (476:1 vs. 458:1).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Foster Park Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Buffalo Elementary (80 vs. 16).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Buffalo Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Foster Park Elementary (11 vs. 9).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Foster Park Elementary reported a higher violent incidents than Buffalo Elementary (50 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Buffalo Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Foster Park Elementary (476:1 vs. 458:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
7 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
Buffalo Elementary
$12,525.87
Foster Park Elementary
$12,525.87
Local revenue share
Buffalo Elementary
23.2%
Foster Park Elementary
23.2%
State revenue share
Buffalo Elementary
54.8%
Foster Park Elementary
54.8%
Federal revenue share
Buffalo Elementary
22%
Foster Park Elementary
22%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Buffalo Elementary
18.6%
Foster Park Elementary
18.6%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Union County
$41,200
Union County
$41,200
Poverty rate
Union County
22.7%
Union County
22.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Union County
13.5%
Union County
13.5%
Unemployment rate
Union County
5.5%
Union County
5.5%
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.