- GRIFFIN EL reported a higher students per counselor than VELMA PENNY EL (612:1 vs. 505:1).
- GRIFFIN EL reported a higher chronically absent students than VELMA PENNY EL (173 vs. 80).
- GRIFFIN EL reported a higher in-school suspensions than VELMA PENNY EL (32 vs. 9).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
GRIFFIN EL reported a higher chronically absent students than VELMA PENNY EL (173 vs. 80).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
GRIFFIN EL reported a higher gifted & talented than VELMA PENNY EL (25 vs. 15).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
GRIFFIN EL reported a higher in-school suspensions than VELMA PENNY EL (32 vs. 9).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
GRIFFIN EL reported a higher students per counselor than VELMA PENNY EL (612:1 vs. 505:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
13 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
VELMA PENNY EL
$10,322
GRIFFIN EL
$11,184.42
Local revenue share
VELMA PENNY EL
47.1%
GRIFFIN EL
57.2%
State revenue share
VELMA PENNY EL
41.3%
GRIFFIN EL
25.1%
Federal revenue share
VELMA PENNY EL
11.6%
GRIFFIN EL
17.7%
District chronic absenteeism rate
VELMA PENNY EL
13.4%
GRIFFIN EL
24%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Smith County
$71,923
Smith County
$71,923
Poverty rate
Smith County
12.2%
Smith County
12.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Smith County
27.7%
Smith County
27.7%
Unemployment rate
Smith County
3.8%
Smith County
3.8%
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.