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School Comparison

FORD EL
vs.
BIRNHAM WOODS EL

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

FORD EL
BIRNHAM WOODS EL
  • FORD EL reported a higher chronically absent students than BIRNHAM WOODS EL (149 vs. 96).
  • BIRNHAM WOODS EL reported a higher students per counselor than FORD EL (465.5:1 vs. 418:1).
  • BIRNHAM WOODS EL reported a higher gifted & talented than FORD EL (59 vs. 31).
  • Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

FORD EL reported a higher chronically absent students than BIRNHAM WOODS EL (149 vs. 96).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

BIRNHAM WOODS EL reported a higher gifted & talented than FORD EL (59 vs. 31).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

FORD EL reported a higher in-school suspensions than BIRNHAM WOODS EL (21 vs. 4).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

BIRNHAM WOODS EL reported a higher students per counselor than FORD EL (465.5:1 vs. 418:1).

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
FORD EL
$10,348.73
BIRNHAM WOODS EL
$10,348.73
Local revenue share
FORD EL
67.6%
BIRNHAM WOODS EL
67.6%
State revenue share
FORD EL
21.6%
BIRNHAM WOODS EL
21.6%
Federal revenue share
FORD EL
10.8%
BIRNHAM WOODS EL
10.8%
District chronic absenteeism rate
FORD EL
15.1%
BIRNHAM WOODS EL
15.1%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Montgomery County
$97,266
Montgomery County
$97,266
Poverty rate
Montgomery County
9.3%
Montgomery County
9.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Montgomery County
37.9%
Montgomery County
37.9%
Unemployment rate
Montgomery County
4%
Montgomery County
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.