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School Comparison

Point Defiance
vs.
Washington Elementary

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

Point Defiance
Washington Elementary
  • Washington Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Point Defiance (14 vs. 5).
  • Washington Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Point Defiance (332:1 vs. 329:1).
  • Point Defiance reported a higher chronically absent students than Washington Elementary (72 vs. 71).
  • Source Data Limit: 4 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Point Defiance reported a higher chronically absent students than Washington Elementary (72 vs. 71).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Washington Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Point Defiance (14 vs. 5).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Washington Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Point Defiance (332:1 vs. 329:1).

Subgroup Analysis

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

11 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
Point Defiance
$19,679.21
Washington Elementary
$19,679.21
Local revenue share
Point Defiance
31.5%
Washington Elementary
31.5%
State revenue share
Point Defiance
55.9%
Washington Elementary
55.9%
Federal revenue share
Point Defiance
12.6%
Washington Elementary
12.6%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Point Defiance
46.1%
Washington Elementary
46.1%

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.