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School Comparison

JAMES K POLK ELEM
vs.
PATRICK HENRY K-8

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

JAMES K POLK ELEM
PATRICK HENRY K-8
  • PATRICK HENRY K-8 reported a higher students per counselor than JAMES K POLK ELEM (440.5:1 vs. 246.3:1).
  • PATRICK HENRY K-8 reported a higher chronically absent students than JAMES K POLK ELEM (156 vs. 114).
  • PATRICK HENRY K-8 reported a higher gifted & talented than JAMES K POLK ELEM (47 vs. 32).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

PATRICK HENRY K-8 reported a higher chronically absent students than JAMES K POLK ELEM (156 vs. 114).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

PATRICK HENRY K-8 reported a higher gifted & talented than JAMES K POLK ELEM (47 vs. 32).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

PATRICK HENRY K-8 reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than JAMES K POLK ELEM (4 vs. 0).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

PATRICK HENRY K-8 reported a higher students per counselor than JAMES K POLK ELEM (440.5:1 vs. 246.3:1).

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
JAMES K POLK ELEM
$21,715.59
PATRICK HENRY K-8
$21,715.59
Local revenue share
JAMES K POLK ELEM
70%
PATRICK HENRY K-8
70%
State revenue share
JAMES K POLK ELEM
18.6%
PATRICK HENRY K-8
18.6%
Federal revenue share
JAMES K POLK ELEM
11.3%
PATRICK HENRY K-8
11.3%
District chronic absenteeism rate
JAMES K POLK ELEM
16.4%
PATRICK HENRY K-8
16.4%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Alexandria city
$113,638
Alexandria city
$113,638
Poverty rate
Alexandria city
8.4%
Alexandria city
8.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Alexandria city
65.8%
Alexandria city
65.8%
Unemployment rate
Alexandria city
2.4%
Alexandria city
2.4%
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.