Enrollment
50
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Chelan, WA
Chelan School of Innovation
Federal NCES profile for Chelan School of Innovation, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530120003114
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chelan School of Innovation earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Washington schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Chelan · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25:1
- large classes for Washington
- 80.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Chelan School of Innovation has class sizes larger than 94% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chelan School of Innovation ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Chelan, WA.
School address
District: Lake Chelan School District · Washington
NCES ID 530120003114 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+42% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
80.0%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+78% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chelan School of Innovation compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chelan School of Innovation
Chelan School of Innovation is a high-poverty, small high school in Chelan, Washington, enrolling 50 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25:1 is larger than about 94% of Washington schools and 42% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 80.0% of students qualify for free meals, 78% above the Washington average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 50 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 40 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #22.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (52%) and White (46%) (diversity index 52/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
10.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Chelan's high schools, it stands alongside Chelan High School (439 students): Chelan School of Innovation is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25:1 vs 17.6:1).
Lake Chelan School District also operates Morgen Owings Elementary School (472 students) and Chelan High School (439 students) alongside Chelan School of Innovation.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Chelan School of Innovation compares
Chelan School of Innovation on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25:1 | ▲ 42% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.0% | ▲ 78% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 50 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
50
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
80.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
25:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 94% in Washington - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
10.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,321
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.0%
White 46.0%
Two or More 2.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.8, Chelan School of Innovation is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lake Chelan School District, which includes Chelan School of Innovation.
$17,321
Per student
-11%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.8%
State 66.5%
Federal 12.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Chelan School of Innovation Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgen Owings Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chelan High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chelan Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake Chelan Preschool | Similar size | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Holden Village Community School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chelan School of Innovation's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 49
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 4
- Students per teacher
- 4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar high schools in Chelan
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~50 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Chelan School of Innovation
How many students attend Chelan School of Innovation?
Chelan School of Innovation has 50 students enrolled. It is a high school in Chelan, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chelan School of Innovation?
The student-teacher ratio at Chelan School of Innovation is 25:1, which is 42% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chelan School of Innovation?
80.0% of students at Chelan School of Innovation are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chelan School of Innovation?
The largest demographic group at Chelan School of Innovation is Hispanic or Latino at 52.0% of enrollment, in Chelan, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chelan School of Innovation?
Chelan School of Innovation has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Chelan School of Innovation rank among public schools in Chelan?
By Resource Investment Index, Chelan School of Innovation ranks #5 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.
Is Chelan School of Innovation a good school?
Chelan School of Innovation earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Washington schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Lake Chelan School District?
Besides Chelan School of Innovation, Lake Chelan School District also operates Morgen Owings Elementary School (472 students), Chelan High School (439 students), and Chelan Middle School (285 students). See the Lake Chelan School District district page for the complete list.
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