- Pope Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Ridgecrest Elementary (625:1 vs. 444:1).
- Pope Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Ridgecrest Elementary (86 vs. 3).
- Pope Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Ridgecrest Elementary (199 vs. 128).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Pope Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Ridgecrest Elementary (199 vs. 128).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Pope Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Ridgecrest Elementary (86 vs. 3).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Pope Elementary reported a higher violent incidents than Ridgecrest Elementary (50 vs. 21).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Pope Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Ridgecrest Elementary (625:1 vs. 444:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
19 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
Ridgecrest Elementary
$16,882.06
Pope Elementary
$16,882.06
Local revenue share
Ridgecrest Elementary
25.9%
Pope Elementary
25.9%
State revenue share
Ridgecrest Elementary
68.5%
Pope Elementary
68.5%
Federal revenue share
Ridgecrest Elementary
5.6%
Pope Elementary
5.6%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Ridgecrest Elementary
37.6%
Pope 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.