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Burien, WA vs Ellensburg, WA

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- Ellensburg spends 9.2% less per student than Burien.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 9.1% lower in Ellensburg than in Burien. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Ellensburg had 12.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Burien
 Burien, WAEllensburg, WAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$18,231$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,996  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,130$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.53  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock26974573
 Students per Counselor455  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock93.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.29.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock11.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.3%1.5%
Reviews for Burien    4 Reviews

In a better time, decades ago, Burien was peaceful, fun place. It was a destination my childhood friends and I frequented on our bicycles and spent the day...all without  More

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Over 6 years ago

This town used to be nice. In the past 3 years it has become terrible. Street gangs, murders and drug dealing. Leaving as soon as I  More

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I have lived in Burien since 1972. It is currently going through a Renaissance. Having become incorporated in the early '90s, its city council has fresh and forward  More

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Reviews for Ellensburg    2 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

Q: where r the best places in the Ellensburg area that r protected from wind? Otherwise, is s good  More

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Over 18 years ago

This is a great town to live and raise a family. The central location is wonderful, close enough to take a day trip to Seattle. There's skiing close by, rivers to go  More

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