- Samantha Smith Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Margaret Mead Elementary (171 vs. 60).
- Samantha Smith Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Margaret Mead Elementary (599:1 vs. 589:1).
- Margaret Mead Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Samantha Smith Elementary (128 vs. 120).
- Source Data Limit: 5 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Margaret Mead Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Samantha Smith Elementary (128 vs. 120).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Samantha Smith Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Margaret Mead Elementary (171 vs. 60).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Margaret Mead Elementary reported a higher violent incidents than Samantha Smith Elementary (2 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Samantha Smith Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Margaret Mead Elementary (599:1 vs. 589:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
13 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
Margaret Mead Elementary
$17,052.98
Samantha Smith Elementary
$17,052.98
Local revenue share
Margaret Mead Elementary
37.9%
Samantha Smith Elementary
37.9%
State revenue share
Margaret Mead Elementary
59.9%
Samantha Smith Elementary
59.9%
Federal revenue share
Margaret Mead Elementary
2.2%
Samantha Smith Elementary
2.2%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Margaret Mead Elementary
24.5%
Samantha Smith Elementary
24.5%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
King County
$122,148
King County
$122,148
Poverty rate
King County
8.4%
King County
8.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
King County
55.9%
King County
55.9%
Unemployment rate
King County
4.1%
King County
4.1%
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.