Lake Chelan School District

303 E Johnson Ave
Chelan, WA 98816-0369
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 49 students in Lake Chelan School District.
Public Preschools in Lake Chelan School District have a diversity score of 0.35, which is less than the Washington public preschool average of 0.71.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public preschool average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
6 Schools
761 Schools
# Students
1,299 Students
270,540 Students
# Teachers
79 Teachers
16,823 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

District Rank

Lake Chelan School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 306 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WA)
#206 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
31%
41%
43%
53%
42%
49%
(21-22)
≥95%
84%
(2022-23)
29.9%
34.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.71
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
10%
% Hispanic
55%
27%
% Black
n/a
6%
% White
42%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
2%
10%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,240 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,889. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,269 is less than the state median of $19,341. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WA)
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,240
$18,889
Spending / Student
$16,269
$19,341

Best Lake Chelan School District Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
324 E Johnson
Chelan, WA 98816
(509) 682-7744
Gr: PK | 49 students Minority enrollment: 78%

Recent Articles

What Rising E-Bike and Traffic Concerns Mean for School Commutes
What Rising E-Bike and Traffic Concerns Mean for School Commutes
Discover how rising e-bike use and increasing traffic are changing school commutes, and what parents should evaluate before choosing a public school.
School Safety Beyond Lockdowns: What Parents Should Review
School Safety Beyond Lockdowns: What Parents Should Review
Learn how to evaluate a public school's safety beyond lockdown drills, including school climate, emergency planning, mental health support, and communication.
How to Judge Special Education Capacity Before You Enroll
How to Judge Special Education Capacity Before You Enroll
Learn how to evaluate a public school's special education capacity before enrolling your child, from staffing and IEP implementation to inclusion and support services.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,299 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : ≥95% (Btm 50% in WA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Quick Links