- PENA EL reported a higher students per counselor than GONZALEZ EL (390:1 vs. 284.7:1).
- GONZALEZ EL reported a higher chronically absent students than PENA EL (177 vs. 111).
- GONZALEZ EL reported a higher gifted & talented than PENA EL (46 vs. 22).
- Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
GONZALEZ EL reported a higher chronically absent students than PENA EL (177 vs. 111).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
GONZALEZ EL reported a higher gifted & talented than PENA EL (46 vs. 22).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
PENA EL reported a higher in-school suspensions than GONZALEZ EL (1 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
PENA EL reported a higher students per counselor than GONZALEZ EL (390:1 vs. 284.7:1).
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
GONZALEZ EL
$14,040.95
PENA EL
$14,040.95
Local revenue share
GONZALEZ EL
16.8%
PENA EL
16.8%
State revenue share
GONZALEZ EL
54.2%
PENA EL
54.2%
Federal revenue share
GONZALEZ EL
29%
PENA EL
29%
District chronic absenteeism rate
GONZALEZ EL
33.7%
PENA EL
33.7%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Cameron County
$51,334
Cameron County
$51,334
Poverty rate
Cameron County
24.4%
Cameron County
24.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Cameron County
20.6%
Cameron County
20.6%
Unemployment rate
Cameron County
5.2%
Cameron County
5.2%
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.