- McDonald Elementary School reported a higher students per counselor than Chester Elementary School (292:1 vs. 218.5:1).
- Chester Elementary School reported a higher chronically absent students than McDonald Elementary School (102 vs. 82).
- Chester Elementary School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than McDonald Elementary School (12 vs. 2).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Chester Elementary School reported a higher chronically absent students than McDonald Elementary School (102 vs. 82).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Chester Elementary School reported a higher gifted & talented than McDonald Elementary School (11 vs. 3).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Chester Elementary School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than McDonald Elementary School (12 vs. 2).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
McDonald Elementary School reported a higher students per counselor than Chester Elementary School (292:1 vs. 218.5:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
17 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 Elementary School
$15,783.29
McDonald Elementary School
$15,783.29
Local revenue share
Chester Elementary School
22%
McDonald Elementary School
22%
State revenue share
Chester Elementary School
71.2%
McDonald Elementary School
71.2%
Federal revenue share
Chester Elementary School
6.8%
McDonald Elementary School
6.8%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Chester Elementary School
33.4%
McDonald Elementary School
33.4%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Spokane County
$73,513
Spokane County
$73,513
Poverty rate
Spokane County
12.3%
Spokane County
12.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Spokane County
32.1%
Spokane County
32.1%
Unemployment rate
Spokane County
4.5%
Spokane 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.