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#707 of 2,228 schools in WA

Top 32% in state

Inchelium Elementary School

Elementary School · Inchelium School District · Inchelium, WA

An elementary school in Inchelium, WA serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.

2 Hornet Avenue P.O. Box 285, Inchelium, WA 99138

  • Math 12% vs WA 40% (2024)
  • Reading 43% vs WA 51% (2024)
  • 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.1Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-0.92 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics4.4Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12.2% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency31.7% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg-27.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-17.3 pts
Overall Proficiency22% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)23% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected-0.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile25th
Resources & Environment9.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.6:1
District spending per student$29,980
Chronic Absenteeism72.9%

Students at Inchelium Elementary School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).

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2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency12%(2024 SBA)
School
State
40%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency43%(2024 SBA)
School
State
51%(2024 SBA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 27% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2010
Math
15%
ELA
35%
2011
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2012
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2013
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2014
Math
35%
ELA
35%
2015
Math
35%
ELA
25%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
35%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
18%
ELA
15%
2024
Math
12%
ELA
43%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 30 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

87.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Inchelium Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 11Car-Dependent
  • Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$51,094

Median home value

$206,800

Median rent

$556/mo

College educated

19.9%

Homeownership

63.7%

Poverty rate

21.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99138; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Evergreen SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.4K–62.8 mi30Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Inchelium School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$29,980NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
23.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Inchelium Elementary School is listed in Inchelium School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Inchelium Elementary School

Inchelium Elementary School is a public elementary school in Inchelium, WA, part of Inchelium School District, serving approximately 85 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #707 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Inchelium Elementary School

What grades does Inchelium Elementary School serve?

Inchelium Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Inchelium Elementary School?

Inchelium Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 85 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Inchelium Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Inchelium Elementary School is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Inchelium Elementary School rank in WA?

Inchelium Elementary School ranks #707 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Inchelium Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Inchelium Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Inchelium Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Inchelium Elementary School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Inchelium Elementary School a charter school?

No, Inchelium Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Inchelium Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Inchelium Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Inchelium Elementary School?

87.1% of students at Inchelium Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
85
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Ferry County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
72.9%
Area population (ZIP 99138)
1,173
Area median age
44.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 99138; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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