- CASTRO EL reported a higher students per counselor than PEARSON EL (326:1 vs. 157.9:1).
- PEARSON EL reported a higher chronically absent students than CASTRO EL (88 vs. 75).
- PEARSON EL reported a higher gifted & talented than CASTRO EL (26 vs. 18).
- Source Data Limit: 5 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
PEARSON EL reported a higher chronically absent students than CASTRO EL (88 vs. 75).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
PEARSON EL reported a higher gifted & talented than CASTRO EL (26 vs. 18).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
CASTRO EL reported a higher in-school suspensions than PEARSON EL (1 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
CASTRO EL reported a higher students per counselor than PEARSON EL (326:1 vs. 157.9:1).
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
CASTRO EL
$13,954.97
PEARSON EL
$13,954.97
Local revenue share
CASTRO EL
17.5%
PEARSON EL
17.5%
State revenue share
CASTRO EL
53.2%
PEARSON EL
53.2%
Federal revenue share
CASTRO EL
29.4%
PEARSON EL
29.4%
District chronic absenteeism rate
CASTRO EL
39.7%
PEARSON 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.