- WHITNEY M YOUNG JR EL reported a higher students per counselor than R L THORNTON EL (331.3:1 vs. 183.8:1).
- WHITNEY M YOUNG JR EL reported a higher chronically absent students than R L THORNTON EL (106 vs. 56).
- WHITNEY M YOUNG JR EL reported a higher gifted & talented than R L THORNTON EL (54 vs. 30).
- Source Data Limit: 4 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
WHITNEY M YOUNG JR EL reported a higher chronically absent students than R L THORNTON EL (106 vs. 56).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
WHITNEY M YOUNG JR EL reported a higher gifted & talented than R L THORNTON EL (54 vs. 30).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
WHITNEY M YOUNG JR EL reported a higher students per counselor than R L THORNTON EL (331.3:1 vs. 183.8:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
12 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
R L THORNTON EL
$14,469.76
WHITNEY M YOUNG JR EL
$14,469.76
Local revenue share
R L THORNTON EL
69.7%
WHITNEY M YOUNG JR EL
69.7%
State revenue share
R L THORNTON EL
6.6%
WHITNEY M YOUNG JR EL
6.6%
Federal revenue share
R L THORNTON EL
23.8%
WHITNEY M YOUNG JR EL
23.8%
District chronic absenteeism rate
R L THORNTON EL
27.7%
WHITNEY M YOUNG JR EL
27.7%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Dallas County
$74,149
Dallas County
$74,149
Poverty rate
Dallas County
14%
Dallas County
14%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Dallas County
34.9%
Dallas County
34.9%
Unemployment rate
Dallas County
4.1%
Dallas County
4.1%
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.