Bess Herian Elementary

Bess Herian Elementary is a public elementary school in Cusick, WA, part of the Cusick School District. The school serves approximately 130 students in grades Kindergarten – 5th with a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6/10, placing it in the 93.1th percentile among WA schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 30% proficiency in math, 16 points below the state average and 48% in reading/language arts, 3 points below the state average. The school scores particularly well in school environment (9.5/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $80,132, where 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a remote rural setting.

With an enrollment of 130 students, Bess Herian Elementary is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Bess Herian Elementary may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.