Onion Creek Elementary School vs. Gess Elementary School
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![This chart illustrates the total number of students at Onion Creek Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Students Trends Over Years (1988-2024)")
![This chart illustrates the total number of students at Gess Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Students Trends Over Years (1988-2024)")
![This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Onion Creek Elementary School.]( "This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Onion Creek Elementary School.")
![This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Gess Elementary School.]( "This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Gess Elementary School.")
![This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Onion Creek Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (1987-2024)")
![This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Gess Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (1987-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Onion Creek Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Onion Creek School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (1987-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Gess Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Chewelah School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (1987-2024)")
![This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Onion Creek Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)")
![This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Gess Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)")
(Bottom 50% in WA)
(Top 50% in WA)
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Onion Creek Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Onion Creek School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gess Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Chewelah School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)")
(Top 20% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
(Bottom 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Onion Creek Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Onion Creek School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.]( "Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2010-2022)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gess Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Chewelah School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.]( "Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2010-2022)")
(Top 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
(Bottom 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
![This chart displays the students of Onion Creek Elementary School by grade.]( "This chart displays the students of Onion Creek Elementary School by grade.")
![This chart displays the students of Gess Elementary School by grade.]( "This chart displays the students of Gess Elementary School by grade.")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Onion Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Onion Creek School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2007-08 school year.]( "American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1994-2008)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Gess Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Chewelah School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1989-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Onion Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Onion Creek School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.]( "Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1989-2014)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Gess Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Chewelah School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.]( "Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2021)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Onion Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Onion Creek School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1993-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Gess Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Chewelah School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1992-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Onion Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Onion Creek School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.]( "Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1995-2023)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Gess Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Chewelah School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1994-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Onion Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Onion Creek School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Gess Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Chewelah School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1992-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Onion Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Onion Creek School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2012-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Gess Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Chewelah School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2012-2024)")
![This chart showcases the diversity score of Onion Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Onion Creek School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (1992-2024)")
![This chart showcases the diversity score of Gess Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Chewelah School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (1992-2024)")
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Onion Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Onion Creek School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2003-2024)")
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Gess Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Chewelah School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2004-2024)")
(21-22 School Year Data)
(22-23 School Year Data)
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Onion Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Onion Creek School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.]( "Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2002-2022)")
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Gess Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Chewelah School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2003-2023)")
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Onion Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
n/a
Overview
Serving 44 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Onion Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 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 21-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 354 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Gess Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-8
K-6
Total Students
44 students
354 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
23 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#879 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1306 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
35-39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
30-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
5
16
Kindergarten Students
6
49
Grade 1 Students
4
37
Grade 2 Students
3
61
Grade 3 Students
8
39
Grade 4 Students
3
59
Grade 5 Students
5
51
Grade 6 Students
1
42
Grade 7 Students
6
-
Grade 8 Students
3
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
7%
7%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
89%
87%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.20
0.24
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
64%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
