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School Comparison

Salem Elementary School
vs.
Cason Lane Academy

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

Salem Elementary School
Cason Lane Academy
  • Salem Elementary School reported a higher students per counselor than Cason Lane Academy (368.3:1 vs. 332.5:1).
  • Cason Lane Academy reported a higher chronically absent students than Salem Elementary School (134 vs. 110).
  • Salem Elementary School reported a higher gifted & talented than Cason Lane Academy (24 vs. 13).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Cason Lane Academy reported a higher chronically absent students than Salem Elementary School (134 vs. 110).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Salem Elementary School reported a higher gifted & talented than Cason Lane Academy (24 vs. 13).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Cason Lane Academy reported a higher in-school suspensions than Salem Elementary School (12 vs. 2).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Salem Elementary School reported a higher students per counselor than Cason Lane Academy (368.3:1 vs. 332.5:1).

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
Salem Elementary School
$11,625.64
Cason Lane Academy
$11,625.64
Local revenue share
Salem Elementary School
40%
Cason Lane Academy
40%
State revenue share
Salem Elementary School
43.7%
Cason Lane Academy
43.7%
Federal revenue share
Salem Elementary School
16.3%
Cason Lane Academy
16.3%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Salem Elementary School
14.9%
Cason Lane Academy
14.9%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Rutherford County
$82,588
Rutherford County
$82,588
Poverty rate
Rutherford County
9.2%
Rutherford County
9.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Rutherford County
34.4%
Rutherford County
34.4%
Unemployment rate
Rutherford County
2.8%
Rutherford County
2.8%
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.