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School Comparison

DAWSON EL
vs.
ZILKER EL

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

DAWSON EL
ZILKER EL
  • ZILKER EL reported a higher students per counselor than DAWSON EL (449:1 vs. 261:1).
  • DAWSON EL reported a higher chronically absent students than ZILKER EL (96 vs. 65).
  • ZILKER EL reported a higher gifted & talented than DAWSON EL (36 vs. 17).
  • Source Data Limit: 4 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

DAWSON EL reported a higher chronically absent students than ZILKER EL (96 vs. 65).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

ZILKER EL reported a higher gifted & talented than DAWSON EL (36 vs. 17).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

ZILKER EL reported a higher students per counselor than DAWSON EL (449:1 vs. 261:1).

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
DAWSON EL
$12,949.65
ZILKER EL
$12,949.65
Local revenue share
DAWSON EL
76.2%
ZILKER EL
76.2%
State revenue share
DAWSON EL
6.5%
ZILKER EL
6.5%
Federal revenue share
DAWSON EL
17.3%
ZILKER EL
17.3%
District chronic absenteeism rate
DAWSON EL
32.4%
ZILKER EL
32.4%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Travis County
$97,169
Travis County
$97,169
Poverty rate
Travis County
11%
Travis County
11%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Travis County
55.5%
Travis County
55.5%
Unemployment rate
Travis County
3.5%
Travis County
3.5%
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.