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School Comparison

MEHERRIN POWELLTON ELEM
vs.
TOTARO ELEM

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

MEHERRIN POWELLTON ELEM
TOTARO ELEM
  • TOTARO ELEM reported a higher students per counselor than MEHERRIN POWELLTON ELEM (818.2:1 vs. 481.8:1).
  • TOTARO ELEM reported a higher chronically absent students than MEHERRIN POWELLTON ELEM (37 vs. 29).
  • TOTARO ELEM reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than MEHERRIN POWELLTON ELEM (8 vs. 4).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

TOTARO ELEM reported a higher chronically absent students than MEHERRIN POWELLTON ELEM (37 vs. 29).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

TOTARO ELEM reported a higher gifted & talented than MEHERRIN POWELLTON ELEM (9 vs. 6).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

TOTARO ELEM reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than MEHERRIN POWELLTON ELEM (8 vs. 4).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

TOTARO ELEM reported a higher students per counselor than MEHERRIN POWELLTON ELEM (818.2:1 vs. 481.8:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

9 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
MEHERRIN POWELLTON ELEM
$18,712.46
TOTARO ELEM
$18,712.46
Local revenue share
MEHERRIN POWELLTON ELEM
28.6%
TOTARO ELEM
28.6%
State revenue share
MEHERRIN POWELLTON ELEM
52.4%
TOTARO ELEM
52.4%
Federal revenue share
MEHERRIN POWELLTON ELEM
19%
TOTARO ELEM
19%
District chronic absenteeism rate
MEHERRIN POWELLTON ELEM
21.3%
TOTARO ELEM
21.3%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Brunswick County
$52,978
Brunswick County
$52,978
Poverty rate
Brunswick County
15.3%
Brunswick County
15.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Brunswick County
15.6%
Brunswick County
15.6%
Unemployment rate
Brunswick County
4%
Brunswick County
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.