- GILMER EL reported a higher students per counselor than BIG SANDY EL (946:1 vs. 310:1).
- GILMER EL reported a higher chronically absent students than BIG SANDY EL (184 vs. 69).
- GILMER EL reported a higher in-school suspensions than BIG SANDY EL (84 vs. 1).
- Source Data Limit: 5 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
GILMER EL reported a higher chronically absent students than BIG SANDY EL (184 vs. 69).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
GILMER EL reported a higher gifted & talented than BIG SANDY EL (38 vs. 11).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
GILMER EL reported a higher in-school suspensions than BIG SANDY EL (84 vs. 1).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
GILMER EL reported a higher students per counselor than BIG SANDY EL (946:1 vs. 310:1).
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
BIG SANDY EL
$12,643.82
GILMER EL
$12,380.53
Local revenue share
BIG SANDY EL
30.6%
GILMER EL
36%
State revenue share
BIG SANDY EL
55.3%
GILMER EL
45.9%
Federal revenue share
BIG SANDY EL
14.1%
GILMER EL
18.1%
District chronic absenteeism rate
BIG SANDY EL
25.8%
GILMER EL
19.2%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Upshur County
$62,794
Upshur County
$62,794
Poverty rate
Upshur County
13.3%
Upshur County
13.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Upshur County
17.5%
Upshur County
17.5%
Unemployment rate
Upshur County
4.5%
Upshur County
4.5%
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.