How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Gess Elementary | Quartzite Learning |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Chewelah, WA | Chewelah, WA |
| School Type | regular | alternative |
| Grade Level | elementary | other |
| Enrollment | 324 | 113 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 23.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 61.8% | 58.5% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Gess Elementary | Quartzite Learning |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,215 | $18,215 |
| District | Chewelah School District | Chewelah School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Gess Elementary | Quartzite Learning |
|---|---|---|
| White | 88.3% | 85.8% |
| African American | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.6% | 9.7% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.4% | 4.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Gess Elementary | Quartzite Learning |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 286.7:1 | 389.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 15.1% | — |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 27 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.