BESS HERIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Bess Herian Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Cusick School District school district, located in CUSICK, WA with about 93 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 7 teachers, Bess Herian Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Bess Herian Elementary School is a small, rural public school located in Cusick, Washington, serving the students of the Cusick School District. As a key educational institution in Pend Oreille County, the school focuses on providing a foundational learning environment for children in the surrounding community. Its location on Monumental Way places it at the heart of the district, where it emphasizes a supportive and close-knit atmosphere typical of smaller, town-based school systems.

The school is dedicated to the academic and social-emotional growth of its students, often leveraging its small size to foster strong relationships between faculty, students, and families. Like many schools in the region, Bess Herian Elementary works to balance core curriculum standards with the unique needs of its rural population, striving to prepare students for successful transitions into middle and high school while maintaining a focus on community values and local engagement.

For more information, contact Bess Herian Elementary at (509) 445-1125 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.