- BESS BRANNEN EL reported a higher students per counselor than GLADYS POLK EL (691:1 vs. 372:1).
- BESS BRANNEN EL reported a higher gifted & talented than GLADYS POLK EL (71 vs. 30).
- BESS BRANNEN EL reported a higher chronically absent students than GLADYS POLK EL (99 vs. 83).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
BESS BRANNEN EL reported a higher chronically absent students than GLADYS POLK EL (99 vs. 83).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
BESS BRANNEN EL reported a higher gifted & talented than GLADYS POLK EL (71 vs. 30).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
BESS BRANNEN EL reported a higher violent incidents than GLADYS POLK EL (21 vs. 7).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
BESS BRANNEN EL reported a higher students per counselor than GLADYS POLK EL (691:1 vs. 372:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
15 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
BESS BRANNEN EL
$13,087.62
GLADYS POLK EL
$13,087.62
Local revenue share
BESS BRANNEN EL
74.4%
GLADYS POLK EL
74.4%
State revenue share
BESS BRANNEN EL
11%
GLADYS POLK EL
11%
Federal revenue share
BESS BRANNEN EL
14.6%
GLADYS POLK EL
14.6%
District chronic absenteeism rate
BESS BRANNEN EL
28.2%
GLADYS POLK EL
28.2%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Brazoria County
$95,155
Brazoria County
$95,155
Poverty rate
Brazoria County
7.3%
Brazoria County
7.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Brazoria County
32.1%
Brazoria County
32.1%
Unemployment rate
Brazoria County
4.4%
Brazoria County
4.4%
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.