- HOUSTON EL reported a higher students per counselor than JEFFERSON EL (331.6:1 vs. 194:1).
- HOUSTON EL reported a higher chronically absent students than JEFFERSON EL (103 vs. 27).
- HOUSTON EL reported a higher gifted & talented than JEFFERSON EL (22 vs. 14).
- Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
HOUSTON EL reported a higher chronically absent students than JEFFERSON EL (103 vs. 27).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
HOUSTON EL reported a higher gifted & talented than JEFFERSON EL (22 vs. 14).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
JEFFERSON EL reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than HOUSTON EL (6 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
HOUSTON EL reported a higher students per counselor than JEFFERSON EL (331.6:1 vs. 194:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
7 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
HOUSTON EL
$13,586.36
JEFFERSON EL
$13,586.36
Local revenue share
HOUSTON EL
22.4%
JEFFERSON EL
22.4%
State revenue share
HOUSTON EL
48.6%
JEFFERSON EL
48.6%
Federal revenue share
HOUSTON EL
29%
JEFFERSON EL
29%
District chronic absenteeism rate
HOUSTON EL
25.8%
JEFFERSON EL
25.8%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Cameron County
$51,334
Cameron County
$51,334
Poverty rate
Cameron County
24.4%
Cameron County
24.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Cameron County
20.6%
Cameron County
20.6%
Unemployment rate
Cameron County
5.2%
Cameron County
5.2%
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.