Gess Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Chewelah, Washington 99109 · Chewelah School District
#587 of 1,154 elementary schools in Washington
#20125 of 50,301 nationally
About Gess Elementary
Gess Elementary is a public elementary located in Chewelah, in the Chewelah School District school district of Washington, United States. It caters for Grades K–6. In 2025 it enrolled 324 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 57.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 587th of 1,154 ranked elementary schools in Washington. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (72th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (49th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 324.
There are 2 schools in Chewelah; Gess Elementary ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)47%
- Reading proficiency (30%)62%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)57.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Gess Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 57.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Gess Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Jenkins Junior/Senior High
Chewelah · Public high · Grades 7–12
322 students · 339 m away
Valley Early Learning Center
Valley · Public other · Grades PK–PK
47 students · 12 km away
Valley School
Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–8
166 students · 13 km away
Paideia High School
Valley · Public high · Grades 9–12
23 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Washington with a comparable Enrollment.
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324 students
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324 students
Rising Star Elementary School
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324 students
Berney Elementary School
Walla Walla · Public elementary · Grades K–5
324 students
Carl Cozier Elementary School
Bellingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
325 students
Sherwood Forest Elementary School
Federal Way · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gess Elementary a good school?
Gess Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 57.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #587 of 1,154 in Washington. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Gess Elementary rank in Washington?
Gess Elementary ranks #587 of 1,154 elementary schools in Washington and #20125 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Gess Elementary?
Gess Elementary had 324 students in 2025.
Is Gess Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Gess Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Gess Elementary?
There are 4 schools within 15 km of Gess Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.