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Ephrata, WA vs Kelso, WA

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Highlights
- Kelso spends 25.4% more per student than Ephrata.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 0.1% lower in Kelso than in Ephrata. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Kelso had 6.3% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Ephrata
 Ephrata, WAKelso, WAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$20,054$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,709  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,833$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.56  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock20644573
 Students per Counselor393  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock84.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.26.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.18.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock1.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.0%1.5%
Reviews for Ephrata    1 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Sunny climate. Conservative culture. Minimal tolerance for diversity & outside  More

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Reviews for Kelso    3 Reviews

Disclaimer: This was written in 2019. All info subject to change! Kelso is a quieter town, with a lot to offer if you have the money. If you do NOT have money, the  More

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Over 15 years ago

It rains here so much if you have SAD do not move here. If you have allergies not a good place to  More

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Over 15 years ago

It is overcast here a lot and not good if you are  More

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