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St. Cloud, MN vs Ellensburg, WA

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- Ellensburg spends 14.7% more per student than St. Cloud.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 10.1% higher in Ellensburg than in St. Cloud. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Ellensburg had 3.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to St. Cloud
 St. Cloud, MNEllensburg, WAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$18,231$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,837  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,130$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.3  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock26974573
 Students per Counselor478  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock93.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.30.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock11.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.3%1.5%
Reviews for St. Cloud    11 Reviews

The scenery and the water is amazing here affordable living for retired people  More

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Over 4 years ago

Lived here previously, have friends that still do. i don't know why anyone stays. It is the armpit of the state. Smaller town, so everyone knows everyone and is in your  More

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Over 8 years ago

A Stabbing happened at a local mall. I would not recommend the school district either. I heard about bullying in the schools too. I would not recommend living in the  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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