- DYESS EL reported a higher students per counselor than WARD EL (599:1 vs. 502:1).
- DYESS EL reported a higher chronically absent students than WARD EL (147 vs. 80).
- WARD EL reported a higher in-school suspensions than DYESS EL (12 vs. 4).
- Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
DYESS EL reported a higher chronically absent students than WARD EL (147 vs. 80).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
WARD EL reported a higher gifted & talented than DYESS EL (50 vs. 47).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
WARD EL reported a higher in-school suspensions than DYESS EL (12 vs. 4).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
DYESS EL reported a higher students per counselor than WARD EL (599:1 vs. 502:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
16 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
DYESS EL
$11,603.75
WARD EL
$11,603.75
Local revenue share
DYESS EL
35.8%
WARD EL
35.8%
State revenue share
DYESS EL
41%
WARD EL
41%
Federal revenue share
DYESS EL
23.2%
WARD EL
23.2%
District chronic absenteeism rate
DYESS EL
31.5%
WARD EL
31.5%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Taylor County
$66,406
Taylor County
$66,406
Poverty rate
Taylor County
13.5%
Taylor County
13.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Taylor County
29%
Taylor County
29%
Unemployment rate
Taylor County
3.4%
Taylor County
3.4%
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.