- Sunnyland Elementary School reported a higher students per counselor than Columbia Elementary School (273:1 vs. 250:1).
- Sunnyland Elementary School reported a higher chronically absent students than Columbia Elementary School (99 vs. 78).
- Sunnyland Elementary School reported a higher gifted & talented than Columbia Elementary School (13 vs. 7).
- Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Sunnyland Elementary School reported a higher chronically absent students than Columbia Elementary School (99 vs. 78).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Sunnyland Elementary School reported a higher gifted & talented than Columbia Elementary School (13 vs. 7).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Sunnyland Elementary School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Columbia Elementary School (2 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Sunnyland Elementary School reported a higher students per counselor than Columbia Elementary School (273:1 vs. 250:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
16 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
Columbia Elementary School
$17,885.57
Sunnyland Elementary School
$17,885.57
Local revenue share
Columbia Elementary School
32.4%
Sunnyland Elementary School
32.4%
State revenue share
Columbia Elementary School
56.9%
Sunnyland Elementary School
56.9%
Federal revenue share
Columbia Elementary School
10.7%
Sunnyland Elementary School
10.7%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Columbia Elementary School
40.9%
Sunnyland Elementary School
40.9%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Whatcom County
$80,989
Whatcom County
$80,989
Poverty rate
Whatcom County
12.7%
Whatcom County
12.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Whatcom County
38.1%
Whatcom County
38.1%
Unemployment rate
Whatcom County
4.5%
Whatcom County
4.5%
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.