How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Kessler Elementary School | Saint Helens Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Longview, WA | Longview, WA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 349 | 299 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.1:1 | 15.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 73.6% | 73.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Kessler Elementary School | Saint Helens Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,280 | $17,280 |
| District | Longview School District | Longview School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Kessler Elementary School | Saint Helens Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 57.3% | 57.2% |
| African American | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25.8% | 29.1% |
| Asian | 2.3% | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2.0% | 0.7% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 4.7% |
| Multiracial | 11.2% | 5.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Kessler Elementary School | Saint Helens Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 276:1 | 306:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 40.5% | 37.9% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 6 | 2 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 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.