- Karns Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Amherst Elementary School (223 vs. 92).
- Amherst Elementary School reported a higher students per counselor than Karns Elementary (655:1 vs. 581.5:1).
- Karns Elementary reported a higher violent incidents than Amherst Elementary School (26 vs. 6).
- Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Karns Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Amherst Elementary School (223 vs. 92).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Karns Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Amherst Elementary School (47 vs. 45).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Karns Elementary reported a higher violent incidents than Amherst Elementary School (26 vs. 6).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Amherst Elementary School reported a higher students per counselor than Karns Elementary (655:1 vs. 581.5:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
12 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
Karns Elementary
$11,187.5
Amherst Elementary School
$11,187.5
Local revenue share
Karns Elementary
52%
Amherst Elementary School
52%
State revenue share
Karns Elementary
34.9%
Amherst Elementary School
34.9%
Federal revenue share
Karns Elementary
13%
Amherst Elementary School
13%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Karns Elementary
25%
Amherst Elementary School
25%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Knox County
$71,662
Knox County
$71,662
Poverty rate
Knox County
12.3%
Knox County
12.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Knox County
40.2%
Knox County
40.2%
Unemployment rate
Knox County
3%
Knox County
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.