Gess Elementary

Summary:

Gess Elementary is a public elementary school located in Chewelah, Washington, serving around 330 students in grades K-6. The school is part of the Chewelah School District, which is ranked 148 out of 247 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Gess Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (84.85%) compared to the state average (52.63%), and lower percentages of Hispanic (6.06%) and students of two or more races (5.45%). Academically, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics are consistently below the state average across all grade levels, ranging from 33.33% in 4th grade ELA to 41.46% in 6th grade Math. The school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from a high of 321 out of 1,106 Washington elementary schools in 2012-2013 to a low of 699 out of 1,169 in 2022-2023, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Comparing Gess Elementary to nearby schools, Evergreen School and Fort Colville Elementary have higher proficiency rates in both ELA and Math, while other nearby schools, such as Kalispel Language Immersion School, Bess Herian Elementary, Loon Lake Homelink Program, and Springdale Elementary, have lower proficiency rates than Gess Elementary. Despite increased spending per student at Gess Elementary, from $9,684 in 2019-2020 to $16,419 in 2021-2022, the school's academic performance has not improved.


Detail:

Public K-6

 E. 405 Lincoln
       Chewelah, WA  99109


(509) 685-6800

District: Chewelah School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
710th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,419 Help


Students who attend Gess Elementary usually attend:

High:    Jenkins Junior/Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  330

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.8%
Hispanic:
6.1%
Two or more races:
5.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  67.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Gess Elementary ranks worse than 60.8% of elementary schools in Washington. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.82. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.8%), Hispanic (6.1%), two or more races (5.5%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gess Elementary is 14.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gess Elementary is $16,419.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Gess Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Gess Elementary 710th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Gess Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Chewelah School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Chewelah School District 148th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Gess Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Gess Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 50.39 527th 1026 48.6%
2005 45.67 590th 1031 42.8%
2006 44.66 618th 1051 41.2%
2007 44.85 623rd 1069 41.7%
2008 52.24 542nd 1067 49.2%
2009 55.30 481st 1072 55.1%
2010 48.80 582nd 1088 46.5%
2011 58.58 453rd 1092 58.5%
2012 57.59 472nd 1097 57.0%
2013 68.80 321st 1106 71.0%
2019 54.10 526th 1130 53.5%
2021 23.75 832nd 1107 24.8%
2022 26.91 867th 1169 25.8%
2023 39.22 699th 1169 40.2%
2024 37.82 710th 1168 39.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Gess Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 77.54 117th 979 88.0%
2021 44.09 449th 854 47.4%
2022 43.08 573rd 1019 43.8%
2023 53.89 440th 1013 56.6%
2024 45.08 580th 1024 43.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Gess Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 61.24 413th 1068 61.3%
2021 33.51 648th 1008 35.7%
2022 35.24 718th 1100 34.7%
2023 52.35 496th 1094 54.7%
2024 44.28 587th 1093 46.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Gess Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 47.49 575th 1075 46.5%
2021 21.61 826th 1025 19.4%
2022 21.29 902nd 1113 19.0%
2023 26.17 837th 1099 23.8%
2024 36.26 699th 1099 36.4%
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Rank History for White students at Gess Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 37.76 709th 1027 31.0%
2021 10.52 895th 943 5.1%
2022 12.51 969th 1031 6.0%
2023 19.81 874th 1011 13.6%
2024 23.06 830th 1009 17.7%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Gess Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 459 0 4 9 6 n/a n/a 0 478
1989 453 0 5 9 11 n/a n/a 0 478
1990 454 1 5 14 11 n/a n/a 0 485
1991 447 1 3 14 4 n/a n/a 0 469
1992 449 2 8 8 9 n/a n/a 0 476
1993 480 2 9 13 8 n/a n/a 0 512
1994 507 3 12 7 3 n/a n/a 0 532
1995 461 0 13 6 8 n/a n/a 0 488
1996 461 0 13 6 8 n/a n/a 0 488
1997 509 2 13 6 8 n/a n/a 0 538
1998 465 2 10 5 7 n/a n/a 0 489
1999 460 3 8 5 5 n/a n/a 0 481
2000 468 1 4 10 6 n/a n/a 0 489
2001 480 3 7 12 3 n/a n/a 0 505
2002 391 4 4 10 8 n/a n/a 0 417
2003 391 4 4 10 8 n/a n/a 0 417
2004 429 4 2 9 2 n/a n/a 0 446
2005 390 7 11 10 5 n/a n/a 0 423
2006 347 3 5 9 9 n/a n/a 0 373
2007 361 6 11 16 9 n/a n/a 0 403
2008 345 1 8 13 4 n/a n/a 0 371
2009 348 1 5 5 3 n/a n/a 3 365
2010 327 1 4 5 6 n/a n/a 7 350
2011 310 1 0 6 2 0 4 0 323
2012 297 1 0 4 1 0 3 0 306
2013 347 1 0 9 1 0 2 0 360
2014 316 4 2 17 2 1 5 0 347
2015 302 3 3 18 1 2 10 0 339
2016 303 2 3 18 1 2 14 0 343
2017 302 3 2 14 2 1 14 0 338
2018 276 0 3 17 3 1 12 0 312
2019 293 0 2 20 2 1 19 1 338
2020 272 0 2 23 3 0 26 1 327
2021 213 0 2 23 2 0 16 1 257
2022 262 0 1 24 2 0 16 0 305
2023 280 4 1 20 6 0 18 1 330

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Gess Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 478 20.0 23.9 0
1989 478 20.0 23.9 n/a
1990 485 19.6 24.7 0
1991 469 22.6 20.7 n/a
1992 476 22.3 21.3 n/a
1993 512 23.7 21.6 n/a
1994 532 23.2 22.9 n/a
1995 488 23.6 20.7 n/a
1996 488 23.6 20.7 n/a
1997 538 23.6 22.8 n/a
1998 489 23.7 20.6 n/a
1999 481 23.8 20.2 n/a
2000 489 24.1 20.3 n/a
2001 505 26.9 18.8 n/a
2002 417 23.9 17.4 61.9
2003 417 23.9 17.4 61.9
2004 446 24.0 18.6 64.8
2005 423 24.9 17.0 67.4
2006 373 23.0 16.2 62.2
2007 403 22.4 18.0 64.5
2008 371 22.7 16.3 62.8
2009 365 22.7 16.1 62.7
2010 350 19.8 17.6 79.3
2011 323 20.8 15.4 62.5
2012 306 18.8 16.1 66.7
2013 360 19.2 18.6 67.2
2014 347 n/a n/a 68.3
2015 339 20.0 16.9 68.4
2016 343 20.0 17.1 70.6
2017 338 21.1 15.9 71
2018 312 20.1 15.5 63.5
2019 338 20.6 16.3 63
2020 327 19.8 16.4 64.2
2021 257 19.4 13.1 54.9
2022 305 23.2 13.1 63
2023 330 22.3 14.7 67.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Gess Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 478 20.0 23.9 0
1989 478 20.0 23.9 n/a
1990 485 19.6 24.7 0
1991 469 22.6 20.7 n/a
1992 476 22.3 21.3 n/a
1993 512 23.7 21.6 n/a
1994 532 23.2 22.9 n/a
1995 488 23.6 20.7 n/a
1996 488 23.6 20.7 n/a
1997 538 23.6 22.8 n/a
1998 489 23.7 20.6 n/a
1999 481 23.8 20.2 n/a
2000 489 24.1 20.3 n/a
2001 505 26.9 18.8 n/a
2002 417 23.9 17.4 61.9
2003 417 23.9 17.4 61.9
2004 446 24.0 18.6 64.8
2005 423 24.9 17.0 67.4
2006 373 23.0 16.2 62.2
2007 403 22.4 18.0 64.5
2008 371 22.7 16.3 62.8
2009 365 22.7 16.1 62.7
2010 350 19.8 17.6 79.3
2011 323 20.8 15.4 62.5
2012 306 18.8 16.1 66.7
2013 360 19.2 18.6 67.2
2014 347 n/a n/a 68.3
2015 339 20.0 16.9 68.4
2016 343 20.0 17.1 70.6
2017 338 21.1 15.9 71
2018 312 20.1 15.5 63.5
2019 338 20.6 16.3 63
2020 327 19.8 16.4 64.2
2021 257 19.4 13.1 54.9
2022 305 23.2 13.1 63
2023 330 22.3 14.7 67.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201692.0%0.0%0.0%4.0%98.0%96.0%98.0%96.0%98.0%96.0%
201778.7%0.0%4.3%8.5%10.6%89.4%83.0%87.2%83.0%85.1%83.0%
201870.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%75.0%85.0%95.0%75.0%75.0%85.0%
201985.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%90.0%95.0%95.0%90.0%90.0%95.0%
202082.9%4.9%0.0%0.0%0.0%90.2%85.4%95.1%87.8%85.4%87.8%87.8%87.8%85.4%
202184.0%4.0%0.0%0.0%4.0%88.0%88.0%92.0%92.0%88.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%88.0%
202280.4%5.4%0.0%3.6%1.8%91.1%83.9%87.5%87.5%83.9%87.5%87.5%87.5%83.9%
202377.1%10.4%0.0%2.1%2.1%83.3%79.2%83.3%83.3%79.2%83.3%83.3%83.3%79.2%
202463.3%24.5%0.0%4.1%8.2%71.4%63.3%79.6%75.5%63.3%77.6%77.6%77.6%63.3%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201986.4%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Gess Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $972 (7.1%) $12,785 (92.9%) $13,756
2020 $1,144 (11.8%) $8,541 (88.2%) $9,684
2021 $2,004 (12.3%) $14,267 (87.7%) $16,271
2022 $3,631 (22.1%) $12,788 (77.9%) $16,419

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gess Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 526th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 699th of 1169 Elementary schools
 13.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Gess Elementary)55.146.8
 8.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Chewelah School District)50.943.1
 7.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Gess Elementary)42.948.9
 6.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Chewelah School District)41.545.1
 3.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Gess Elementary)61.938.3
 23.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Chewelah School District)57.137.5
 19.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Gess Elementary)59.543.5
 16%
   4th Grade Math (Chewelah School District)55.140
 15.1%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Gess Elementary)68.147.6
 20.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Chewelah School District)67.948.9
 19%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Gess Elementary)48.934.2
 14.8%
   5th Grade Math (Chewelah School District)47.233.3
 13.8%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Gess Elementary)53.235.7
 17.5%
   5th Grade Science (Chewelah School District)52.837.8
 15.1%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Gess Elementary)69.841.2
 28.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Chewelah School District)66.742.9
 23.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.847.9
 9.9%
6th Grade Math (Gess Elementary)44.241.2
 3%
   6th Grade Math (Chewelah School District)42.439.3
 3.1%
   6th Grade Math (Washington)47.738.1
 9.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Gess Elementary)63.943.3
 20.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Chewelah School District)63.145.9
 17.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Gess Elementary)48.442.2
 6.3%
   All Grades Math (Chewelah School District)39.529.4
 10.1%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Gess Elementary)53.235.7
 17.5%
   All Grades Science (Chewelah School District)55.643
 12.6%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students338330
 2.4%
African American04
American Indian26
 200%
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic2020
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White293280
 4.4%
Two or More Races1918
 5.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients63%67.6%
 4.6%


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Students who attend Gess Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Jenkins Junior/Senior High

Students at Gess Elementary are 85% White, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% American Indian, 1% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 330 students attended Gess Elementary.

Gess Elementary ranks 710th of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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