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School Comparison

LLOYD & DOLLY BENTSEN EL
vs.
HARRY SHIMOTSU EL

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

LLOYD & DOLLY BENTSEN EL
HARRY SHIMOTSU EL
  • LLOYD & DOLLY BENTSEN EL reported a higher chronically absent students than HARRY SHIMOTSU EL (120 vs. 56).
  • HARRY SHIMOTSU EL reported a higher students per counselor than LLOYD & DOLLY BENTSEN EL (309.5:1 vs. 251.5:1).
  • HARRY SHIMOTSU EL reported a higher in-school suspensions than LLOYD & DOLLY BENTSEN EL (17 vs. 11).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

LLOYD & DOLLY BENTSEN EL reported a higher chronically absent students than HARRY SHIMOTSU EL (120 vs. 56).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

LLOYD & DOLLY BENTSEN EL reported a higher gifted & talented than HARRY SHIMOTSU EL (51 vs. 46).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

HARRY SHIMOTSU EL reported a higher in-school suspensions than LLOYD & DOLLY BENTSEN EL (17 vs. 11).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

HARRY SHIMOTSU EL reported a higher students per counselor than LLOYD & DOLLY BENTSEN EL (309.5:1 vs. 251.5:1).

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
LLOYD & DOLLY BENTSEN EL
$11,777.44
HARRY SHIMOTSU EL
$11,777.44
Local revenue share
LLOYD & DOLLY BENTSEN EL
39.8%
HARRY SHIMOTSU EL
39.8%
State revenue share
LLOYD & DOLLY BENTSEN EL
43.9%
HARRY SHIMOTSU EL
43.9%
Federal revenue share
LLOYD & DOLLY BENTSEN EL
16.3%
HARRY SHIMOTSU EL
16.3%
District chronic absenteeism rate
LLOYD & DOLLY BENTSEN EL
16.9%
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.