- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chelan, WA
Morgen Owings Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Morgen Owings Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530120000220
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Morgen Owings Elementary School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Washington schools.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Chelan · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- small classes for Washington
- 53.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Morgen Owings Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Morgen Owings Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Chelan, WA.
School address
District: Lake Chelan School District · Washington
NCES ID 530120000220 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Morgen Owings Elementary School held near 474 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.7 → 37.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 530120000220 · Chelan, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
472 enr · 13.1:1 · 53.4% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Chelan High School (439 students)
Morgen Owings Elementary School held near 474 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.7 → 37.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Morgen Owings Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Morgen Owings Elementary School
472 students
- Chelan High Sc
Chelan High School
439 students
- Chelan Middle
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 Morgen Owings Elementary School reports 472 students on the CCD universe file.
How Morgen Owings Elementary School compares
Morgen Owings Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 26% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.4% | ▲ 19% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 472 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
472
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 16% in Washington - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.3%
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
$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 41.5%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.8, Morgen Owings Elementary 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 Morgen Owings Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelan High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chelan Middle School | Smaller | 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 Morgen Owings Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- 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 elementary 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 (~472 students)
Frequently asked questions about Morgen Owings Elementary School
How many students attend Morgen Owings Elementary School?
Morgen Owings Elementary School has 472 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chelan, WA. CCD year-over-year: 489 (2022-23) → 474 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morgen Owings Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Morgen Owings Elementary School is 13.1:1, which is 26% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 17% lower 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 Morgen Owings Elementary School?
53.4% of students at Morgen Owings Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Morgen Owings Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Morgen Owings Elementary 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 52.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Morgen Owings Elementary School?
Morgen Owings Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 Morgen Owings Elementary School rank among public schools in Chelan?
By Resource Investment Index, Morgen Owings Elementary School ranks #1 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 Morgen Owings Elementary School, Lake Chelan School District also operates Chelan High School (439 students), Chelan Middle School (285 students), and Chelan School of Innovation (50 students). See the Lake Chelan School District district page for the complete list.