- HILLCREST EL reported a higher chronically absent students than PALM EL (135 vs. 71).
- HILLCREST EL reported a higher students per counselor than PALM EL (356:1 vs. 311:1).
- PALM EL reported a higher gifted & talented than HILLCREST EL (20 vs. 6).
- Source Data Limit: 4 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
HILLCREST EL reported a higher chronically absent students than PALM EL (135 vs. 71).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
PALM EL reported a higher gifted & talented than HILLCREST EL (20 vs. 6).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
HILLCREST EL reported a higher students per counselor than PALM EL (356:1 vs. 311:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
11 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
PALM EL
$12,949.65
HILLCREST EL
$13,030.49
Local revenue share
PALM EL
76.2%
HILLCREST EL
76.9%
State revenue share
PALM EL
6.5%
HILLCREST EL
6.7%
Federal revenue share
PALM EL
17.3%
HILLCREST EL
16.4%
District chronic absenteeism rate
PALM EL
32.4%
HILLCREST EL
42%
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.