- Ness Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Orchard Center Elementary (248:1 vs. 111:1).
- Orchard Center Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Ness Elementary (90 vs. 68).
- Ness Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Orchard Center Elementary (8 vs. 3).
- Source Data Limit: 4 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Orchard Center Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Ness Elementary (90 vs. 68).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Ness Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Orchard Center Elementary (8 vs. 3).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Ness Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Orchard Center Elementary (248:1 vs. 111:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
15 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
Ness Elementary
$15,335.06
Orchard Center Elementary
$15,335.06
Local revenue share
Ness Elementary
21.9%
Orchard Center Elementary
21.9%
State revenue share
Ness Elementary
67%
Orchard Center Elementary
67%
Federal revenue share
Ness Elementary
11.1%
Orchard Center Elementary
11.1%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Ness Elementary
43.8%
Orchard Center Elementary
43.8%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Spokane County
$73,513
Spokane County
$73,513
Poverty rate
Spokane County
12.3%
Spokane County
12.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Spokane County
32.1%
Spokane County
32.1%
Unemployment rate
Spokane County
4.5%
Spokane County
4.5%
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.