Serving 130 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bess Herian Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is equal to the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 130 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bess Herian Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Bess Herian Elementary School's student population of 130 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
130 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Bess Herian Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bess Herian Elementary School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1566 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
American Indian
17%
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
12%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
48%
48%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
22%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bess Herian Elementary School's ranking?
Bess Herian Elementary School is ranked #1566 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Bess Herian Elementary School often compared to?
Bess Herian Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cottonwood Elementary School, Robertson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Bess Herian Elementary School?
130 students attend Bess Herian Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Bess Herian Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Two or more races, 17% of students are American Indian, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bess Herian Elementary School?
Bess Herian Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Bess Herian Elementary School offer ?
Bess Herian Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bess Herian Elementary School part of?
Bess Herian Elementary School is part of Cusick School District.
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