- Nelson Elementary School reported a higher gifted & talented than Emma L Carson Elementary (25 vs. 2).
- Emma L Carson Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Nelson Elementary School (267 vs. 254).
- Nelson Elementary School reported a higher students per counselor than Emma L Carson Elementary (697:1 vs. 687:1).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Emma L Carson Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Nelson Elementary School (267 vs. 254).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Nelson Elementary School reported a higher gifted & talented than Emma L Carson Elementary (25 vs. 2).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Emma L Carson Elementary reported a higher in-school suspensions than Nelson Elementary School (5 vs. 1).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Nelson Elementary School reported a higher students per counselor than Emma L Carson Elementary (697:1 vs. 687:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
20 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
Nelson Elementary School
$15,369.78
Emma L Carson Elementary
$16,882.06
Local revenue share
Nelson Elementary School
27.4%
Emma L Carson Elementary
25.9%
State revenue share
Nelson Elementary School
65.5%
Emma L Carson Elementary
68.5%
Federal revenue share
Nelson Elementary School
7.1%
Emma L Carson Elementary
5.6%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Nelson Elementary School
43.6%
Emma L Carson Elementary
37.6%
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.