Bess Herian Elementary
Cusick, WA · Cusick School District
Regular public school · Grades K-5 · Rural, remote
521st of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 56%▲ Improving
305 MONUMENTAL WAY, Cusick, WA 99119
(509)445-0361NCES ID 530192000296Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Bess Herian Elementary 521st of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 56% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 19th in 2019 to 56th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 67 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 130 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 52.4% | 48.5% | ▼ 3.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.6% | 22.3% | ▲ 16.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 36.4% | 16.9% | ▼ 19.5 pts | |
| Hispanic | 4.2% | 11.5% | ▲ 7.3 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| Black | 1.4% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.4 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $284K in zip 99119 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2017
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Bess Herian Elementary in?
Bess Herian Elementary is part of the Cusick School District district in Cusick, Washington.
Is Bess Herian Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Bess Herian Elementary 521st of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 56% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Bess Herian Elementary?
White 49%, Two or more races 22%, American Indian 17%, Hispanic 12% (130 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Bess Herian Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 99119 is $284K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.