- GARRIGA EL reported a higher students per counselor than PENA EL (461:1 vs. 390:1).
- PENA EL reported a higher chronically absent students than GARRIGA EL (111 vs. 44).
- GARRIGA EL reported a higher in-school suspensions than PENA EL (8 vs. 1).
- Source Data Limit: 5 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
PENA EL reported a higher chronically absent students than GARRIGA EL (111 vs. 44).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
GARRIGA EL reported a higher gifted & talented than PENA EL (25 vs. 22).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
GARRIGA EL reported a higher in-school suspensions than PENA EL (8 vs. 1).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
GARRIGA EL reported a higher students per counselor than PENA EL (461:1 vs. 390:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
10 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
PENA EL
$14,040.95
GARRIGA EL
$15,836.27
Local revenue share
PENA EL
16.8%
GARRIGA EL
62.6%
State revenue share
PENA EL
54.2%
GARRIGA EL
7.9%
Federal revenue share
PENA EL
29%
GARRIGA EL
29.6%
District chronic absenteeism rate
PENA EL
33.7%
GARRIGA EL
20.7%
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.