Garden Heights Elementary vs Gess Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 174 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garden Heights Elementary
Moses Lake · Public elementary · Grades K–5
324 students
Gess Elementary
Chewelah · Public elementary · Grades K–6
324 students
| Measure | Garden Heights Elementary Moses Lake, Washington | Gess Elementary Chewelah, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #805 of 1,154 | #587 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #27750 of 50,301 | #20125 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 324 | 324 |
| Enrollment | 324 | 324 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.5% | 57.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 47% |
| city | Moses Lake | Chewelah |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gess Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.2 vs 46.2).
- •Gess Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 46%).
- •Gess Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 50%).
- •Garden Heights Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.5% vs 57.7%).
- •Gess Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 18.0).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Garden Heights Elementary better than Gess Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Gess Elementary ranks higher (57.2 vs 46.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Garden Heights Elementary and Gess Elementary?
About 174 km in a straight line, between Moses Lake and Chewelah in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garden Heights Elementary: 324. Gess Elementary: 324. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garden Heights Elementary and Gess Elementary rank in Washington?
Garden Heights Elementary is 805th of 1,154 and Gess Elementary is 587th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).