- THORNTON EL reported a higher students per counselor than CATER EL (508.7:1 vs. 310:1).
- THORNTON EL reported a higher chronically absent students than CATER EL (152 vs. 111).
- THORNTON EL reported a higher in-school suspensions than CATER EL (51 vs. 18).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
THORNTON EL reported a higher chronically absent students than CATER EL (152 vs. 111).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
THORNTON EL reported a higher gifted & talented than CATER EL (13 vs. 8).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
THORNTON EL reported a higher in-school suspensions than CATER EL (51 vs. 18).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
THORNTON EL reported a higher students per counselor than CATER EL (508.7:1 vs. 310:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
15 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
CATER EL
$12,628.79
THORNTON EL
$12,628.79
Local revenue share
CATER EL
48.5%
THORNTON EL
48.5%
State revenue share
CATER EL
29.8%
THORNTON EL
29.8%
Federal revenue share
CATER EL
21.6%
THORNTON EL
21.6%
District chronic absenteeism rate
CATER EL
31.1%
THORNTON EL
31.1%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Bell County
$66,051
Bell County
$66,051
Poverty rate
Bell County
14.6%
Bell County
14.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Bell County
27.2%
Bell County
27.2%
Unemployment rate
Bell County
4.4%
Bell County
4.4%
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.