- Buffalo Ridge Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Cottonwood Elementary (450:1 vs. 234.4:1).
- Buffalo Ridge Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Cottonwood Elementary (102 vs. 55).
- Buffalo Ridge Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Cottonwood Elementary (19 vs. 9).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Buffalo Ridge Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Cottonwood Elementary (102 vs. 55).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Buffalo Ridge Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Cottonwood Elementary (19 vs. 9).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Cottonwood Elementary reported a higher violent incidents than Buffalo Ridge Elementary (8 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Buffalo Ridge Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Cottonwood Elementary (450:1 vs. 234.4:1).
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
Cottonwood Elementary
$17,609.54
Buffalo Ridge Elementary
$17,609.54
Local revenue share
Cottonwood Elementary
66.9%
Buffalo Ridge Elementary
66.9%
State revenue share
Cottonwood Elementary
18.8%
Buffalo Ridge Elementary
18.8%
Federal revenue share
Cottonwood Elementary
14.4%
Buffalo Ridge Elementary
14.4%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Cottonwood Elementary
32.6%
Buffalo Ridge Elementary
32.6%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Campbell County
$95,253
Campbell County
$95,253
Poverty rate
Campbell County
9.1%
Campbell County
9.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Campbell County
22.2%
Campbell County
22.2%
Unemployment rate
Campbell County
3%
Campbell County
3%
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.