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Head-to-head · Education Analytics Software

Instructure Elevate K-12 Analytics vs Scaffold DataX for Retention & Persistence

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Instructure Elevate K-12 Analytics #2 in Education Analytics Software 9.1/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 2 features Visit Instructure
Scaffold DataX for Retention & Persistence #6 in Education Analytics Software 8.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 2 features Visit K16 Solutions

Instructure Elevate K-12 Analytics leads on 0 checks, Scaffold DataX for Retention & Persistence on 1, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreInstructure Elevate K-12 Analytics · 9.1/10
  • Most featuresScaffold DataX for Retention & Persistence · 1 of 2

Instructure Elevate K-12 Analytics scores higher on our rubric for education analytics software: 9.1 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #6.

Scaffold DataX for Retention & Persistence offers predictive analytics; Instructure Elevate K-12 Analytics doesn't publish it.

Instructure Elevate K-12 Analytics is the better fit for K-12 districts using Canvas and Ed-Fi. Scaffold DataX for Retention & Persistence is the better fit for higher-ed teams needing governed retention data.

  • Instructure Elevate K-12 Analytics fits best

    K-12 districts using Canvas and Ed-Fi

  • Scaffold DataX for Retention & Persistence fits best

    Higher-ed teams needing governed retention data

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Side by side

Feature Instructure Elevate K-12 Analytics 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Scaffold DataX for Retention & Persistence 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.7
Ranking #2 in Education Analytics Software #6 in Education Analytics Software
Best for K-12 districts using Canvas and Ed-Fi Higher-ed teams needing governed retention data
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan Not published Not published
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Phone Docs
Integrations 4 integrations 17 integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Instructure Elevate K-12 Analytics 0/2 · Scaffold DataX for Retention & Persistence 1/2
Predictive analytics Not published ✓ (best)
Assessment analytics Not published Not published
Specs
Analytics focus Not published Student success
Data sources Not published Sis and lms
Deployment Not published Cloud
Documented integrations Not published 14
Our review
Pros
  • Brings SIS, assessment, Canvas, and Ed-Fi data together
  • Supports longitudinal and cross-school comparisons
  • Offers interactive dashboards with drill-through analysis
  • Automates SIS, LMS, CRM and ERP extraction into a governed warehouse.
  • Flags at-risk students and routes advisor or faculty interventions.
  • Combines unified profiles with real-time and longitudinal dashboards.
Cons
  • Cloud-only deployment may not suit districts seeking other hosting options
  • Contact-sales pricing makes budget comparison less direct
  • Its focus on district analytics may not fit other education settings
  • Contact-sales pricing requires a demo before purchase planning.
  • Cloud deployment may not fit institutions requiring on-premises hosting.
  • Its retention focus is narrower than general-purpose analytics platforms.
Our verdict

Instructure Elevate K-12 Analytics is a hosted platform for K-12 districts, educators, and administrators who need to examine student outcomes across schools and over time. It combines data from student information systems, assessment…

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Scaffold DataX for Retention & Persistence is a cloud data-integration and warehousing solution for higher-education institutions. It brings SIS, LMS, CRM and ERP data into a neutral higher-education model, then uses behavioral, academic…

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  1. Instructure Elevate K-12 AnalyticsEducation Analytics Software 9.1Pricing on request
  2. Scaffold DataX for Retention & PersistenceEducation Analytics Software 8.7Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Instructure Elevate K-12 Analytics — where it wins

    • Brings SIS, assessment, Canvas, and Ed-Fi data together
    • Supports longitudinal and cross-school comparisons
    • Offers interactive dashboards with drill-through analysis

    Where it doesn't

    • Cloud-only deployment may not suit districts seeking other hosting options
    • Contact-sales pricing makes budget comparison less direct
    • Its focus on district analytics may not fit other education settings

  • Scaffold DataX for Retention & Persistence — where it wins

    • Automates SIS, LMS, CRM and ERP extraction into a governed warehouse.
    • Flags at-risk students and routes advisor or faculty interventions.
    • Combines unified profiles with real-time and longitudinal dashboards.

    Where it doesn't

    • Contact-sales pricing requires a demo before purchase planning.
    • Cloud deployment may not fit institutions requiring on-premises hosting.
    • Its retention focus is narrower than general-purpose analytics platforms.
  • Instructure Elevate K-12 Analytics9.1/10 · Pricing on request

    A hosted analytics platform for districts connecting student, assessment, and Canvas data.

    Visit InstructureFull verdict →
  • Scaffold DataX for Retention & Persistence8.7/10 · Pricing on request

    A governed higher-ed warehouse linking risk signals to retention workflows.

    Visit K16 SolutionsFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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