- WILLIAM LEE HASTINGS EL reported a higher students per counselor than MERRIFIELD EL (435:1 vs. 295:1).
- WILLIAM LEE HASTINGS EL reported a higher chronically absent students than MERRIFIELD EL (139 vs. 103).
- MERRIFIELD EL reported a higher in-school suspensions than WILLIAM LEE HASTINGS EL (20 vs. 3).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
WILLIAM LEE HASTINGS EL reported a higher chronically absent students than MERRIFIELD EL (139 vs. 103).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
MERRIFIELD EL reported a higher gifted & talented than WILLIAM LEE HASTINGS EL (12 vs. 7).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
MERRIFIELD EL reported a higher in-school suspensions than WILLIAM LEE HASTINGS EL (20 vs. 3).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
WILLIAM LEE HASTINGS EL reported a higher students per counselor than MERRIFIELD EL (435:1 vs. 295:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
14 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
WILLIAM LEE HASTINGS EL
$12,243.73
MERRIFIELD EL
$12,243.73
Local revenue share
WILLIAM LEE HASTINGS EL
50%
MERRIFIELD EL
50%
State revenue share
WILLIAM LEE HASTINGS EL
32.4%
MERRIFIELD EL
32.4%
Federal revenue share
WILLIAM LEE HASTINGS EL
17.6%
MERRIFIELD EL
17.6%
District chronic absenteeism rate
WILLIAM LEE HASTINGS EL
34.4%
MERRIFIELD EL
34.4%
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.