- COLONIAL ELEM reported a higher students per counselor than BUCHANAN ELEM (427:1 vs. 275:1).
- COLONIAL ELEM reported a higher chronically absent students than BUCHANAN ELEM (44 vs. 27).
- COLONIAL ELEM reported a higher gifted & talented than BUCHANAN ELEM (24 vs. 12).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
COLONIAL ELEM reported a higher chronically absent students than BUCHANAN ELEM (44 vs. 27).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
COLONIAL ELEM reported a higher gifted & talented than BUCHANAN ELEM (24 vs. 12).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
BUCHANAN ELEM reported a higher in-school suspensions than COLONIAL ELEM (7 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
COLONIAL ELEM reported a higher students per counselor than BUCHANAN ELEM (427:1 vs. 275:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
6 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
BUCHANAN ELEM
$13,903.38
COLONIAL ELEM
$13,903.38
Local revenue share
BUCHANAN ELEM
42.4%
COLONIAL ELEM
42.4%
State revenue share
BUCHANAN ELEM
49.7%
COLONIAL ELEM
49.7%
Federal revenue share
BUCHANAN ELEM
7.9%
COLONIAL ELEM
7.9%
District chronic absenteeism rate
BUCHANAN ELEM
9.4%
COLONIAL ELEM
9.4%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Botetourt County
$80,467
Botetourt County
$80,467
Poverty rate
Botetourt County
6.1%
Botetourt County
6.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Botetourt County
27.5%
Botetourt County
27.5%
Unemployment rate
Botetourt County
2.5%
Botetourt County
2.5%
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.