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School Comparison

Samantha Smith Elementary
vs.
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Samantha Smith Elementary
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary
  • Samantha Smith Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Christa Mcauliffe Elementary (599:1 vs. 480:1).
  • Samantha Smith Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Christa Mcauliffe Elementary (171 vs. 111).
  • Samantha Smith Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Christa Mcauliffe Elementary (120 vs. 66).
  • Source Data Limit: 4 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Samantha Smith Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Christa Mcauliffe Elementary (120 vs. 66).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Samantha Smith Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Christa Mcauliffe Elementary (171 vs. 111).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Samantha Smith Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Christa Mcauliffe Elementary (599:1 vs. 480:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

12 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
Samantha Smith Elementary
$17,052.98
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary
$17,052.98
Local revenue share
Samantha Smith Elementary
37.9%
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary
37.9%
State revenue share
Samantha Smith Elementary
59.9%
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary
59.9%
Federal revenue share
Samantha Smith Elementary
2.2%
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary
2.2%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Samantha Smith Elementary
24.5%
Christa Mcauliffe 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.