- WESTGATE ELEM reported a higher chronically absent students than SHERMAN ELEM (120 vs. 39).
- WESTGATE ELEM reported a higher gifted & talented than SHERMAN ELEM (134 vs. 80).
- SHERMAN ELEM reported a higher violent incidents than WESTGATE ELEM (14 vs. 2).
- Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
WESTGATE ELEM reported a higher chronically absent students than SHERMAN ELEM (120 vs. 39).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
WESTGATE ELEM reported a higher gifted & talented than SHERMAN ELEM (134 vs. 80).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
SHERMAN ELEM reported a higher violent incidents than WESTGATE ELEM (14 vs. 2).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
SHERMAN ELEM reported a higher students per counselor than WESTGATE ELEM (350:1 vs. 346.9:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
12 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
SHERMAN ELEM
$18,974.93
WESTGATE ELEM
$18,974.93
Local revenue share
SHERMAN ELEM
67.3%
WESTGATE ELEM
67.3%
State revenue share
SHERMAN ELEM
25%
WESTGATE ELEM
25%
Federal revenue share
SHERMAN ELEM
7.8%
WESTGATE ELEM
7.8%
District chronic absenteeism rate
SHERMAN ELEM
17%
WESTGATE ELEM
17%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Fairfax County
$150,113
Fairfax County
$150,113
Poverty rate
Fairfax County
5.9%
Fairfax County
5.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Fairfax County
64.3%
Fairfax County
64.3%
Unemployment rate
Fairfax County
2.5%
Fairfax 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.