Serving 436 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rowena Chess 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 7% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (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 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 436 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Rowena Chess Elementary serves the southern part of Pasco, WA, covering an area of approximately 0.6 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of about 0.5 miles to the school from the edge of the attendance zone and a maximum distance of 0.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rowena Chess Elementary School's student population of 436 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
436 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rowena Chess Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rowena Chess Elementary School is 0.15, 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
#2082 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
41%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
92%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
1%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.6%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rowena Chess Elementary School's ranking?
Rowena Chess Elementary School is ranked #2082 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Rowena Chess Elementary School?
436 students attend Rowena Chess Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Rowena Chess Elementary School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rowena Chess Elementary School?
Rowena Chess Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Rowena Chess Elementary School offer ?
Rowena Chess Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rowena Chess Elementary School part of?
Rowena Chess Elementary School is part of Pasco School District.
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