- FOREST ELEM reported a higher students per counselor than BIG ISLAND ELEM (378:1 vs. 169:1).
- FOREST ELEM reported a higher gifted & talented than BIG ISLAND ELEM (58 vs. 10).
- FOREST ELEM reported a higher chronically absent students than BIG ISLAND ELEM (39 vs. 34).
- Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
FOREST ELEM reported a higher chronically absent students than BIG ISLAND ELEM (39 vs. 34).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
FOREST ELEM reported a higher gifted & talented than BIG ISLAND ELEM (58 vs. 10).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
BIG ISLAND ELEM reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than FOREST ELEM (2 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
FOREST ELEM reported a higher students per counselor than BIG ISLAND ELEM (378:1 vs. 169:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
8 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
BIG ISLAND ELEM
$13,518.82
FOREST ELEM
$13,518.82
Local revenue share
BIG ISLAND ELEM
32.8%
FOREST ELEM
32.8%
State revenue share
BIG ISLAND ELEM
52.6%
FOREST ELEM
52.6%
Federal revenue share
BIG ISLAND ELEM
14.6%
FOREST ELEM
14.6%
District chronic absenteeism rate
BIG ISLAND ELEM
15.8%
FOREST ELEM
15.8%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Bedford County
$77,644
Bedford County
$77,644
Poverty rate
Bedford County
8.1%
Bedford County
8.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Bedford County
33.7%
Bedford County
33.7%
Unemployment rate
Bedford County
3%
Bedford County
3%
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.