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School Comparison

CARL C WAITZ EL
vs.
CANTU EL

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

CARL C WAITZ EL
CANTU EL
  • CANTU EL reported a higher chronically absent students than CARL C WAITZ EL (133 vs. 41).
  • CANTU EL reported a higher students per counselor than CARL C WAITZ EL (342:1 vs. 329:1).
  • CARL C WAITZ EL reported a higher gifted & talented than CANTU EL (24 vs. 20).
  • Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

CANTU EL reported a higher chronically absent students than CARL C WAITZ EL (133 vs. 41).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

CARL C WAITZ EL reported a higher gifted & talented than CANTU EL (24 vs. 20).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

CARL C WAITZ EL reported a higher in-school suspensions than CANTU EL (3 vs. 0).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

CANTU EL reported a higher students per counselor than CARL C WAITZ EL (342:1 vs. 329:1).

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
CARL C WAITZ EL
$13,954.97
CANTU EL
$13,954.97
Local revenue share
CARL C WAITZ EL
17.5%
CANTU EL
17.5%
State revenue share
CARL C WAITZ EL
53.2%
CANTU EL
53.2%
Federal revenue share
CARL C WAITZ EL
29.4%
CANTU EL
29.4%
District chronic absenteeism rate
CARL C WAITZ EL
39.7%
CANTU EL
39.7%

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.