- HUGH MERCER ELEM reported a higher chronically absent students than LAFAYETTE ELEM (276 vs. 229).
- HUGH MERCER ELEM reported a higher in-school suspensions than LAFAYETTE ELEM (90 vs. 47).
- HUGH MERCER ELEM reported a higher students per counselor than LAFAYETTE ELEM (440:1 vs. 399:1).
- Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
HUGH MERCER ELEM reported a higher chronically absent students than LAFAYETTE ELEM (276 vs. 229).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
LAFAYETTE ELEM reported a higher gifted & talented than HUGH MERCER ELEM (32 vs. 25).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
HUGH MERCER ELEM reported a higher in-school suspensions than LAFAYETTE ELEM (90 vs. 47).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
HUGH MERCER ELEM reported a higher students per counselor than LAFAYETTE ELEM (440:1 vs. 399:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
18 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
HUGH MERCER ELEM
$17,150.19
LAFAYETTE ELEM
$17,150.19
Local revenue share
HUGH MERCER ELEM
50.4%
LAFAYETTE ELEM
50.4%
State revenue share
HUGH MERCER ELEM
32.8%
LAFAYETTE ELEM
32.8%
Federal revenue share
HUGH MERCER ELEM
16.8%
LAFAYETTE ELEM
16.8%
District chronic absenteeism rate
HUGH MERCER ELEM
25%
LAFAYETTE ELEM
25%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Fredericksburg city
$85,368
Fredericksburg city
$85,368
Poverty rate
Fredericksburg city
16.4%
Fredericksburg city
16.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Fredericksburg city
46.8%
Fredericksburg city
46.8%
Unemployment rate
Fredericksburg city
3.1%
Fredericksburg city
3.1%
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.