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School Comparison

Central Elementary School
vs.
Samish Elementary School

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

Central Elementary School
Samish Elementary School
  • Central Elementary School reported a higher students per counselor than Samish Elementary School (411:1 vs. 257.1:1).
  • Central Elementary School reported a higher chronically absent students than Samish Elementary School (143 vs. 35).
  • Central Elementary School reported a higher gifted & talented than Samish Elementary School (34 vs. 3).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Central Elementary School reported a higher chronically absent students than Samish Elementary School (143 vs. 35).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Central Elementary School reported a higher gifted & talented than Samish Elementary School (34 vs. 3).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Samish Elementary School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Central Elementary School (6 vs. 2).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Central Elementary School reported a higher students per counselor than Samish Elementary School (411:1 vs. 257.1:1).

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
Central Elementary School
$17,800.57
Samish Elementary School
$17,800.57
Local revenue share
Central Elementary School
20.3%
Samish Elementary School
20.3%
State revenue share
Central Elementary School
69.6%
Samish Elementary School
69.6%
Federal revenue share
Central Elementary School
10.1%
Samish Elementary School
10.1%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Central Elementary School
35.9%
Samish Elementary School
35.9%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Skagit County
$85,474
Skagit County
$85,474
Poverty rate
Skagit County
11.6%
Skagit County
11.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Skagit County
29.1%
Skagit County
29.1%
Unemployment rate
Skagit County
5%
Skagit County
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.