Gess Elementary School
Tel:
(509)685-6800
- Gess Elementary School serves 338 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 51%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 45%.
School Overview
- Gess Elementary School's student population of 338 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 338 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Gess Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Gess Elementary School is 0.19, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.00. 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 | #1429 out of 2,014 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 51% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 61% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 23% |
| Black | n/a | 4% |
| White | 90% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 8% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.19 | n/a |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 57% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Chewelah School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, WA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Gess Elementary School is Chewelah Alternative (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Chewelah Alternative (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Home Link Alternative (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Chewelah Chewelah Alternative Alternative School
Grades: 8-12 | 6 students
0.1 miles
W 106 Lincoln
Chewelah, WA 99109
(509)685-6800 0.1 8-12 6 - Chewelah Home Link Alternative Alternative School
Grades: K-12 | 64 students
0.1 miles
W 106 Lincoln
Chewelah, WA 99109
(509)685-6800 0.1 K-12 64 - Chewelah Jenkins Junior/senior High School Grades: 7-12 | 394 students
0.2 miles
E. 702 Lincoln
Chewelah, WA 99109
(509)685-6800 0.2 7-12 394 - Valley Columbia Virtual Academy Alternative School
Grades: K-8 | 338 students
7.4 miles
3030 Huffman Road
Valley, WA 99181
(509)937-4663 7.4 K-8 338 - Valley Valley School Grades: K-8 | 208 students
7.4 miles
3034 Huffman Road
Valley, WA 99181
(509)937-2413 7.4 K-8 208
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