- NESMITH EL reported a higher students per counselor than RUTH CHERRY EL (591:1 vs. 367:1).
- NESMITH EL reported a higher chronically absent students than RUTH CHERRY EL (169 vs. 113).
- NESMITH EL reported a higher in-school suspensions than RUTH CHERRY EL (43 vs. 13).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
NESMITH EL reported a higher chronically absent students than RUTH CHERRY EL (169 vs. 113).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
NESMITH EL reported a higher gifted & talented than RUTH CHERRY EL (44 vs. 17).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
NESMITH EL reported a higher in-school suspensions than RUTH CHERRY EL (43 vs. 13).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
NESMITH EL reported a higher students per counselor than RUTH CHERRY EL (591:1 vs. 367:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
18 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
NESMITH EL
$11,716.15
RUTH CHERRY EL
$10,651.68
Local revenue share
NESMITH EL
57.5%
RUTH CHERRY EL
54.9%
State revenue share
NESMITH EL
35.5%
RUTH CHERRY EL
38.7%
Federal revenue share
NESMITH EL
7%
RUTH CHERRY EL
6.4%
District chronic absenteeism rate
NESMITH EL
25.3%
RUTH CHERRY EL
17.5%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Collin County
$117,588
Collin County
$117,588
Poverty rate
Collin County
6.3%
Collin County
6.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Collin County
54.9%
Collin County
54.9%
Unemployment rate
Collin County
3.8%
Collin County
3.8%
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.