- Chester H Thompson Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Spanaway Elementary (636:1 vs. 182:1).
- Chester H Thompson Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Spanaway Elementary (228 vs. 117).
- Chester H Thompson Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Spanaway Elementary (19 vs. 9).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Chester H Thompson Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Spanaway Elementary (228 vs. 117).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Chester H Thompson Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Spanaway Elementary (19 vs. 9).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Chester H Thompson Elementary reported a higher in-school suspensions than Spanaway Elementary (12 vs. 3).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Chester H Thompson Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Spanaway Elementary (636:1 vs. 182:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
19 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
Chester H Thompson Elementary
$15,369.78
Spanaway Elementary
$15,369.78
Local revenue share
Chester H Thompson Elementary
27.4%
Spanaway Elementary
27.4%
State revenue share
Chester H Thompson Elementary
65.5%
Spanaway Elementary
65.5%
Federal revenue share
Chester H Thompson Elementary
7.1%
Spanaway Elementary
7.1%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Chester H Thompson Elementary
43.6%
Spanaway Elementary
43.6%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Pierce County
$96,632
Pierce County
$96,632
Poverty rate
Pierce County
8.9%
Pierce County
8.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Pierce County
30.2%
Pierce County
30.2%
Unemployment rate
Pierce County
4.6%
Pierce County
4.6%
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.