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School Comparison

EDWIN W CHITTUM ELEM
vs.
SOUTHWESTERN ELEM

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

EDWIN W CHITTUM ELEM
SOUTHWESTERN ELEM
  • EDWIN W CHITTUM ELEM reported a higher students per counselor than SOUTHWESTERN ELEM (370:1 vs. 310.6:1).
  • SOUTHWESTERN ELEM reported a higher chronically absent students than EDWIN W CHITTUM ELEM (127 vs. 78).
  • EDWIN W CHITTUM ELEM reported a higher gifted & talented than SOUTHWESTERN ELEM (62 vs. 23).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

SOUTHWESTERN ELEM reported a higher chronically absent students than EDWIN W CHITTUM ELEM (127 vs. 78).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

EDWIN W CHITTUM ELEM reported a higher gifted & talented than SOUTHWESTERN ELEM (62 vs. 23).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

EDWIN W CHITTUM ELEM reported a higher violent incidents than SOUTHWESTERN ELEM (65 vs. 39).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

EDWIN W CHITTUM ELEM reported a higher students per counselor than SOUTHWESTERN ELEM (370:1 vs. 310.6:1).

Subgroup Analysis

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

14 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
EDWIN W CHITTUM ELEM
$15,274.2
SOUTHWESTERN ELEM
$15,274.2
Local revenue share
EDWIN W CHITTUM ELEM
46.5%
SOUTHWESTERN ELEM
46.5%
State revenue share
EDWIN W CHITTUM ELEM
43.1%
SOUTHWESTERN ELEM
43.1%
Federal revenue share
EDWIN W CHITTUM ELEM
10.4%
SOUTHWESTERN ELEM
10.4%
District chronic absenteeism rate
EDWIN W CHITTUM ELEM
13.1%
SOUTHWESTERN ELEM
13.1%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Chesapeake city
$94,189
Chesapeake city
$94,189
Poverty rate
Chesapeake city
8.7%
Chesapeake city
8.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Chesapeake city
36.4%
Chesapeake city
36.4%
Unemployment rate
Chesapeake city
2.9%
Chesapeake city
2.9%
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.