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Othello, WA vs Ellensburg, WA

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- Ellensburg spends 19.0% more per student than Othello.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 12.6% lower in Ellensburg than in Othello. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Ellensburg had 34.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Othello
 Othello, WAEllensburg, WAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$18,231$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,824  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,130$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio19.27  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock26974573
 Students per Counselor429  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock93.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.12.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock11.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.3%1.5%
Reviews for Othello    2 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

I lived in Othello for 10 yrs. it’s ok, the gang activity and drug activity has increased. It’s a small town with big town problems. Illegal Street racing is also  More

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As of 2011, Othello is compromised of White 4,633 (27%) Black 32 American Indian 53 Asian 94 Hispanic 11,904  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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