- Gess Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Valley School (280.5:1 vs. 180:1).
- Valley School reported a higher violent incidents than Gess Elementary (72 vs. 0).
- Gess Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Valley School (127 vs. 75).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Gess Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Valley School (127 vs. 75).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Valley School reported a higher violent incidents than Gess Elementary (72 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Gess Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Valley School (280.5:1 vs. 180:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
13 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Gess Elementary
$17,378.96
Valley School
$13,417.05
Local revenue share
Gess Elementary
10%
Valley School
10.2%
State revenue share
Gess Elementary
75%
Valley School
84.4%
Federal revenue share
Gess Elementary
15.1%
Valley School
5.4%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Gess Elementary
34.9%
Valley School
9.4%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Stevens County
$67,405
Stevens County
$67,405
Poverty rate
Stevens County
12.9%
Stevens County
12.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Stevens County
21.8%
Stevens County
21.8%
Unemployment rate
Stevens County
6.1%
Stevens County
6.1%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.