- HARRY SHIMOTSU EL reported a higher students per counselor than HOUSTON EL (309.5:1 vs. 259.7:1).
- HARRY SHIMOTSU EL reported a higher gifted & talented than HOUSTON EL (46 vs. 27).
- HARRY SHIMOTSU EL reported a higher in-school suspensions than HOUSTON EL (17 vs. 2).
- Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
HARRY SHIMOTSU EL reported a higher gifted & talented than HOUSTON EL (46 vs. 27).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
HARRY SHIMOTSU EL reported a higher in-school suspensions than HOUSTON EL (17 vs. 2).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
HARRY SHIMOTSU EL reported a higher students per counselor than HOUSTON EL (309.5:1 vs. 259.7:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
9 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
$13,409.43
HARRY SHIMOTSU EL
$11,777.44
Local revenue share
HOUSTON EL
35.6%
HARRY SHIMOTSU EL
39.8%
State revenue share
HOUSTON EL
39.3%
HARRY SHIMOTSU EL
43.9%
Federal revenue share
HOUSTON EL
25%
HARRY SHIMOTSU EL
16.3%
District chronic absenteeism rate
HOUSTON EL
25.4%
HARRY SHIMOTSU EL
16.9%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Hidalgo County
$52,281
Hidalgo County
$52,281
Poverty rate
Hidalgo County
27.2%
Hidalgo County
27.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Hidalgo County
20.3%
Hidalgo County
20.3%
Unemployment rate
Hidalgo County
6%
Hidalgo County
6%
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.