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School Comparison

FIEST EL
vs.
BIRKES EL

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

FIEST EL
BIRKES EL
  • BIRKES EL reported a higher students per counselor than FIEST EL (567.3:1 vs. 414.5:1).
  • FIEST EL reported a higher chronically absent students than BIRKES EL (158 vs. 104).
  • BIRKES EL reported a higher gifted & talented than FIEST EL (86 vs. 36).
  • Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

FIEST EL reported a higher chronically absent students than BIRKES EL (158 vs. 104).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

BIRKES EL reported a higher gifted & talented than FIEST EL (86 vs. 36).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

FIEST EL reported a higher in-school suspensions than BIRKES EL (33 vs. 15).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

BIRKES EL reported a higher students per counselor than FIEST EL (567.3:1 vs. 414.5:1).

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
FIEST EL
$10,692.75
BIRKES EL
$10,692.75
Local revenue share
FIEST EL
57.7%
BIRKES EL
57.7%
State revenue share
FIEST EL
27.4%
BIRKES EL
27.4%
Federal revenue share
FIEST EL
14.9%
BIRKES EL
14.9%
District chronic absenteeism rate
FIEST EL
21.2%
BIRKES EL
21.2%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Harris County
$73,104
Harris County
$73,104
Poverty rate
Harris County
15.9%
Harris County
15.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Harris County
33.8%
Harris County
33.8%
Unemployment rate
Harris County
4.4%
Harris 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.