- SAM HOUSTON EL reported a higher students per counselor than AIRPORT EL (653:1 vs. 321.5:1).
- AIRPORT EL reported a higher chronically absent students than SAM HOUSTON EL (172 vs. 123).
- SAM HOUSTON EL reported a higher gifted & talented than AIRPORT EL (38 vs. 20).
- Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
AIRPORT EL reported a higher chronically absent students than SAM HOUSTON EL (172 vs. 123).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
SAM HOUSTON EL reported a higher gifted & talented than AIRPORT EL (38 vs. 20).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
SAM HOUSTON EL reported a higher in-school suspensions than AIRPORT EL (7 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
SAM HOUSTON EL reported a higher students per counselor than AIRPORT EL (653:1 vs. 321.5:1).
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
SAM HOUSTON EL
$12,557.52
AIRPORT EL
$12,557.52
Local revenue share
SAM HOUSTON EL
14.7%
AIRPORT EL
14.7%
State revenue share
SAM HOUSTON EL
56.1%
AIRPORT EL
56.1%
Federal revenue share
SAM HOUSTON EL
29.3%
AIRPORT EL
29.3%
District chronic absenteeism rate
SAM HOUSTON EL
29.5%
AIRPORT EL
29.5%
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.