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Ellensburg, WA vs Watkins Glen, NY

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- Watkins Glen spends 46.3% more per student than Ellensburg.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 37.6% lower in Watkins Glen than in Ellensburg. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Watkins Glen had 5.7% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Ellensburg
 Ellensburg, WAWatkins Glen, NYUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$26,668$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,613  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,603$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.85  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4334573
 Students per Counselor411  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock87.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.41.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.3%1.5%
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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Reviews for Watkins Glen    2 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

I have lived here my whole life and Watkins Glen is still a magical place for me. The Lakes, the hills, The valleys will take your breath away. The people here are  More

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Over 13 years ago

i have lived in watkins glen all my life ,im 51 years old watkins glen is a wonderful town. it has a beautiful lake, a gorge to walk threw. and winerys all aound the  More

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