Serving 354 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Gess Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 354 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gess Elementary School's student population of 354 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
354 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Gess Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gess Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1644 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
7%
26%
Black
1%
5%
White
87%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
3%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gess Elementary School's ranking?
Gess Elementary School is ranked #1644 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Gess Elementary School often compared to?
Gess Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Onion Creek Elementary School, Hofstetter Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Gess Elementary School?
354 students attend Gess Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Gess Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gess Elementary School?
Gess Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Gess Elementary School offer ?
Gess Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gess Elementary School part of?
Gess Elementary School is part of Chewelah School District.
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