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School Comparison

ROBERT S. PAYNE ELEM
vs.
WILLIAM M. BASS ELEM

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

ROBERT S. PAYNE ELEM
WILLIAM M. BASS ELEM
  • ROBERT S. PAYNE ELEM reported a higher chronically absent students than WILLIAM M. BASS ELEM (100 vs. 16).
  • ROBERT S. PAYNE ELEM reported a higher students per counselor than WILLIAM M. BASS ELEM (216:1 vs. 160:1).
  • ROBERT S. PAYNE ELEM reported a higher gifted & talented than WILLIAM M. BASS ELEM (55 vs. 1).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

ROBERT S. PAYNE ELEM reported a higher chronically absent students than WILLIAM M. BASS ELEM (100 vs. 16).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

ROBERT S. PAYNE ELEM reported a higher gifted & talented than WILLIAM M. BASS ELEM (55 vs. 1).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

ROBERT S. PAYNE ELEM reported a higher violent incidents than WILLIAM M. BASS ELEM (22 vs. 1).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

ROBERT S. PAYNE ELEM reported a higher students per counselor than WILLIAM M. BASS ELEM (216:1 vs. 160:1).

Subgroup Analysis

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

11 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
ROBERT S. PAYNE ELEM
$17,083.38
WILLIAM M. BASS ELEM
$17,083.38
Local revenue share
ROBERT S. PAYNE ELEM
32.5%
WILLIAM M. BASS ELEM
32.5%
State revenue share
ROBERT S. PAYNE ELEM
46.8%
WILLIAM M. BASS ELEM
46.8%
Federal revenue share
ROBERT S. PAYNE ELEM
20.7%
WILLIAM M. BASS ELEM
20.7%
District chronic absenteeism rate
ROBERT S. PAYNE ELEM
24.4%
WILLIAM M. BASS ELEM
24.4%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Lynchburg city
$59,808
Lynchburg city
$59,808
Poverty rate
Lynchburg city
17.4%
Lynchburg city
17.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Lynchburg city
38.5%
Lynchburg city
38.5%
Unemployment rate
Lynchburg city
3.8%
Lynchburg city
3.8%
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.