Bess Herian Elementary School
Tel:
(509)445-1125
- Bess Herian Elementary School serves 101 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 30-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 51%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Bess Herian Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Bess Herian Elementary School's student population of 101 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 101 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 8 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Bess Herian Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Bess Herian Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1968 out of 2,014 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-39% | 51% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-39% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 25% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 23% |
| Black | n/a | 4% |
| White | 45% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 25% | 8% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 69% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Cusick School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, WA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Bess Herian Elementary School is Newport High School (15.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Pend Oreille River School (15.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Pend Oreille River School (15.8 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Newport Newport High School Grades: 9-12 | 346 students
15.6 miles
1400 W. 5th Street
Newport, WA 99156
(509)447-2481 15.6 9-12 346 - Newport Pend Oreille River School Alternative School
Grades: K-12 | 32 students
15.8 miles
1201 West 5th Street
Newport, WA 99156
(509)447-3167 15.8 K-12 32 - Newport Stratton Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 372 students
15.8 miles
1201 W. 5th Street
Newport, WA 99156
(509)447-0656 15.8 PK-4 372 - Newport Sadie Halstead Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 339 students
15.9 miles
331 S. Calispel Avenue
Newport, WA 99156
(509)447-2426 15.9 5-8 339 - Oldtown Idaho Hill Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 120 students
16.4 miles
402 East 3rd Street South
Oldtown, ID 83822
(208)437-4227 16.4 PK-6 120
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