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School Comparison

WASENA ELEM
vs.
HIGHLAND PARK ELEM

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

WASENA ELEM
HIGHLAND PARK ELEM
  • HIGHLAND PARK ELEM reported a higher students per counselor than WASENA ELEM (349:1 vs. 195:1).
  • HIGHLAND PARK ELEM reported a higher gifted & talented than WASENA ELEM (103 vs. 4).
  • HIGHLAND PARK ELEM reported a higher chronically absent students than WASENA ELEM (54 vs. 20).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

HIGHLAND PARK ELEM reported a higher chronically absent students than WASENA ELEM (54 vs. 20).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

HIGHLAND PARK ELEM reported a higher gifted & talented than WASENA ELEM (103 vs. 4).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

HIGHLAND PARK ELEM reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than WASENA ELEM (12 vs. 2).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

HIGHLAND PARK ELEM reported a higher students per counselor than WASENA ELEM (349:1 vs. 195:1).

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
WASENA ELEM
$18,405.68
HIGHLAND PARK ELEM
$18,405.68
Local revenue share
WASENA ELEM
33.5%
HIGHLAND PARK ELEM
33.5%
State revenue share
WASENA ELEM
44.5%
HIGHLAND PARK ELEM
44.5%
Federal revenue share
WASENA ELEM
22%
HIGHLAND PARK ELEM
22%
District chronic absenteeism rate
WASENA ELEM
26.6%
HIGHLAND PARK ELEM
26.6%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Roanoke city
$52,671
Roanoke city
$52,671
Poverty rate
Roanoke city
19.7%
Roanoke city
19.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Roanoke city
28.9%
Roanoke city
28.9%
Unemployment rate
Roanoke city
3.2%
Roanoke city
3.2%
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.