Kettle Falls Elementary School vs Ness Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 119 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kettle Falls Elementary School
Kettle Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
242 students
Ness Elementary
Spokane · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
243 students
| Measure | Kettle Falls Elementary School Kettle Falls, Washington | Ness Elementary Spokane, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #759 of 1,154 | #827 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #26293 of 50,301 | #28334 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 242 | 243 |
| Enrollment | 242 | 243 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.9% | 75.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| city | Kettle Falls | Spokane |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kettle Falls Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.3 vs 45.4).
- •Ness Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Ness Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Kettle Falls Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.9% vs 75.3%).
- •Kettle Falls Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 16.2).
- •Ness Elementary is the larger school with 243 students compared with 242.
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 Kettle Falls Elementary School better than Ness Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Kettle Falls Elementary School ranks higher (48.3 vs 45.4 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 Kettle Falls Elementary School and Ness Elementary?
About 119 km in a straight line, between Kettle Falls and Spokane in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kettle Falls Elementary School: 242. Ness Elementary: 243. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kettle Falls Elementary School and Ness Elementary rank in Washington?
Kettle Falls Elementary School is 759th of 1,154 and Ness Elementary is 827th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).