- Nelson Elementary School reported a higher chronically absent students than Kapowsin Elementary (254 vs. 104).
- Nelson Elementary School reported a higher gifted & talented than Kapowsin Elementary (25 vs. 8).
- Nelson Elementary School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Kapowsin Elementary (5 vs. 2).
- Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
- Source Data Limit: 1 additional metric is reported by only one school.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Nelson Elementary School reported a higher chronically absent students than Kapowsin Elementary (254 vs. 104).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Nelson Elementary School reported a higher gifted & talented than Kapowsin Elementary (25 vs. 8).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Nelson Elementary School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Kapowsin Elementary (5 vs. 2).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Nelson Elementary School reported a higher counselors (full time employee) than Kapowsin Elementary (1 vs. 0).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
18 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at Nelson Elementary School
1 metric was reported by Nelson Elementary School. Comparable data for Kapowsin Elementary is missing or suppressed.
Students per counselor
697:1
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Kapowsin Elementary
$15,369.78
Nelson Elementary School
$15,369.78
Local revenue share
Kapowsin Elementary
27.4%
Nelson Elementary School
27.4%
State revenue share
Kapowsin Elementary
65.5%
Nelson Elementary School
65.5%
Federal revenue share
Kapowsin Elementary
7.1%
Nelson Elementary School
7.1%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Kapowsin Elementary
43.6%
Nelson Elementary School
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.