- WARD EL reported a higher students per counselor than BUFFALO GAP EL (502:1 vs. 381:1).
- WARD EL reported a higher chronically absent students than BUFFALO GAP EL (80 vs. 26).
- WARD EL reported a higher gifted & talented than BUFFALO GAP EL (50 vs. 29).
- Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
WARD EL reported a higher chronically absent students than BUFFALO GAP EL (80 vs. 26).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
WARD EL reported a higher gifted & talented than BUFFALO GAP EL (50 vs. 29).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
WARD EL reported a higher in-school suspensions than BUFFALO GAP EL (12 vs. 1).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
WARD EL reported a higher students per counselor than BUFFALO GAP EL (502:1 vs. 381:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
9 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
WARD EL
$11,603.75
BUFFALO GAP EL
$11,762.32
Local revenue share
WARD EL
35.8%
BUFFALO GAP EL
52.8%
State revenue share
WARD EL
41%
BUFFALO GAP EL
36.4%
Federal revenue share
WARD EL
23.2%
BUFFALO GAP EL
10.9%
District chronic absenteeism rate
WARD EL
31.5%
BUFFALO GAP EL
6.9%
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.