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#1329 of 2,228 schools in WA
Kessler Elementary School
Elementary School · Longview School District · Longview, WA
A Longview School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
1902 E Kessler Blvd., Longview, WA 98632
- Math 24% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 25% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kessler Elementary School score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 5 points since 2018, reaching 25% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 34 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
85.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Kessler Elementary School 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 50Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,410/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Longview), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,705
Median home value
$355,200
Median rent
$1,142/mo
College educated
16%
Homeownership
58.8%
Poverty rate
14.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98632; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Rose SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 127 | Compare → |
| Big Leaf Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–4 | 0.7 mi | 23 | Compare → |
| Saint Helens ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 279 | Compare → |
| Broadway Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–K | 1.0 mi | 153 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Longview School District
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #9 of 17
- District spending per student
- $17,280NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kessler Elementary School is listed in Longview School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kessler Elementary School
Kessler Elementary School is a public elementary school in Longview, WA, part of Longview School District, serving approximately 333 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,329 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kessler Elementary School
What grades does Kessler Elementary School serve?
Kessler Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Kessler Elementary School?
Kessler Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 333 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kessler Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kessler Elementary School is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kessler Elementary School rank in WA?
Kessler Elementary School ranks #1,329 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Kessler Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kessler Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Kessler Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kessler Elementary School has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Kessler Elementary School a charter school?
No, Kessler Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kessler Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Kessler Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kessler Elementary School?
85.6% of students at Kessler Elementary School 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 333
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Cowlitz County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.1%
- Phone
- (360) 575-7580
- Area population (ZIP 98632)
- 50,845
- Area average commute
- 25.7 min
- Area median age
- 39.8
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 98632; 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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