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#1499 of 2,228 schools in WA
Gess Elementary
Elementary School · Chewelah School District · Chewelah, WA
A Chewelah School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.
P.O. Box 7, Chewelah, WA 99109
- Math 37% vs WA 44% (2024)
- Reading 41% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gess Elementary score 39% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2018, to 39% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 36 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
63.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Gess Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average649/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,354
Median home value
$274,900
Median rent
$890/mo
College educated
22.1%
Homeownership
80.4%
Poverty rate
12.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99109; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quartzite LearningEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 116 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Chewelah School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $17,379NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gess Elementary is listed in Chewelah School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gess Elementary
Gess Elementary is a public elementary school in Chewelah, WA, part of Chewelah School District, serving approximately 354 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,499 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gess Elementary
What grades does Gess Elementary serve?
Gess Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Gess Elementary?
Gess Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 354 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gess Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Gess Elementary is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gess Elementary rank in WA?
Gess Elementary ranks #1,499 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Gess Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Gess Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Gess Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gess Elementary has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Gess Elementary a charter school?
No, Gess Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gess Elementary a Title I school?
No, Gess Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gess Elementary?
63.8% of students at Gess Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 354
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Stevens County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.9%
- Phone
- (509) 685-6800
- Area population (ZIP 99109)
- 5,075
- Area average commute
- 21.2 min
- Area median age
- 54.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 99109; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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