- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Chelan, WA
Chelan Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Chelan Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530120000218
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chelan Middle School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Chelan · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 50.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Chelan Middle School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chelan Middle School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Chelan, WA.
School address
District: Lake Chelan School District · Washington
NCES ID 530120000218 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Chelan Middle School shrank from 324 students in 2022-23 to 301 in 2023-24 (-7.1%).
Teacher FTE held 18.5 → 18.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 530120000218 · Chelan, WA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
285 enr · 15.8:1 · 50.0% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Morgen Owings Elementary School (472 students)
Chelan Middle School shrank from 324 students in 2022-23 to 301 in 2023-24 (-7.1%). Teacher FTE held 18.5 → 18.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Chelan Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Morgen Owings
Morgen Owings Elementary School
472 students
- Chelan High Sc
Chelan High School
439 students
- This school
Chelan Middle School
285 students
- Chelan School 50
Chelan School of Innovation
50 students
- Lake Chelan Pr 49
Lake Chelan Preschool
49 students
- Holden Village 4
Holden Village Community School
4 students
What this shows Chelan Middle School reports 285 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chelan Middle School compares
Chelan Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.0% | ▲ 11% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 285 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
285
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 44% in Washington - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,822
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.7%
White 43.2%
Two or More 1.8%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.4, Chelan Middle School is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lake Chelan School District reports $18,822 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chelan Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgen Owings Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chelan High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chelan School of Innovation | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Chelan Preschool | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Holden Village Community School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chelan Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 50
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 49
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 4
- Students per teacher
- 4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~285 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chelan Middle School
How many students attend Chelan Middle School?
Chelan Middle School has 285 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Chelan, WA. CCD year-over-year: 324 (2022-23) → 301 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chelan Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chelan Middle School is 15.8:1, which is 10% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chelan Middle School?
50.0% of students at Chelan Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chelan Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Chelan Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 54.7% of enrollment, in Chelan, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chelan Middle School?
Chelan Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Chelan Middle School rank among public schools in Chelan?
By Resource Investment Index, Chelan Middle School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Chelan, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Chelan on the city page.
What other schools are in Lake Chelan School District?
Besides Chelan Middle School, Lake Chelan School District also operates Morgen Owings Elementary School (472 students), Chelan High School (439 students), and Chelan School of Innovation (50 students). See the Lake Chelan School District district page for the complete list.