- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chewelah, WA
Gess Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Gess Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530126000229
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gess Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Washington schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Chewelah · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.7:1
- small classes for Washington
- 61.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Gess Elementary has class sizes smaller than 70% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gess Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Chewelah, WA.
School address
District: Chewelah School District · Washington
NCES ID 530126000229 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Gess Elementary grew from 330 students in 2022-23 to 354 in 2023-24 (+7.3%).
Teacher FTE added 22.3 → 23.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 530126000229 · Chewelah, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
324 enr · 14.7:1 · 61.8% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Jenkins Junior/Senior High (322 students)
Gess Elementary grew from 330 students in 2022-23 to 354 in 2023-24 (+7.3%). Teacher FTE added 22.3 → 23.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Gess Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Gess Elementary
324 students
- Jenkins Junior
Jenkins Junior/Senior High
322 students
- Quartzite Lear 113
Quartzite Learning
113 students
- Chewelah Open 40
Chewelah Open Doors Reengagement Program
40 students
What this shows Gess Elementary reports 324 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gess Elementary compares
Gess Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▼ 16% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.8% | ▲ 37% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 324 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
324
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 30% in Washington - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,379
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 287 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Two or More 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 88.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.6, Gess Elementary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chewelah School District reports $17,379 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gess Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jenkins Junior/Senior High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Quartzite Learning | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chewelah Open Doors Reengagement Program | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Gess Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 113
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 40
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~324 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gess Elementary
How many students attend Gess Elementary?
Gess Elementary has 324 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chewelah, WA. CCD year-over-year: 330 (2022-23) → 354 (2023-24), up 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gess Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Gess Elementary is 14.7:1, which is 16% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gess Elementary?
61.8% of students at Gess Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gess Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Gess Elementary is White at 88.3% of enrollment, in Chewelah, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gess Elementary?
Gess Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gess Elementary rank among public schools in Chewelah?
By Resource Investment Index, Gess Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Chewelah, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Chewelah School District?
Besides Gess Elementary, Chewelah School District also operates Jenkins Junior/Senior High (322 students), Quartzite Learning (113 students), and Chewelah Open Doors Reengagement Program (40 students). See the Chewelah School District district page for the complete list.