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#1498 of 2,228 schools in WA
Morgen Owings Elementary School
Elementary School · Lake Chelan School District · Chelan, WA
A Lake Chelan School District elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 369, Chelan, WA 98816
- Math 35% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 37% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Morgen Owings Elementary School score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 23 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 36% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
59.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Morgen Owings 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 72Very Walkable
- Bike 57Bikeable
- County Safety: Average347/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,807
Median home value
$450,500
Median rent
$1,332/mo
College educated
24.2%
Homeownership
63.9%
Poverty rate
7.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98816; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roots Community SchoolPrivate · tuition | 3.6 | PK–8 | 1.9 mi | 75 | Compare → |
| Holden Village Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | Not available | 6 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Lake Chelan School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $18,822NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Morgen Owings Elementary School is listed in Lake Chelan School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Morgen Owings Elementary School
Morgen Owings Elementary School is a public elementary school in Chelan, WA, part of Lake Chelan School District, serving approximately 474 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,498 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Morgen Owings Elementary School
What grades does Morgen Owings Elementary School serve?
Morgen Owings Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Morgen Owings Elementary School?
Morgen Owings Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 474 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morgen Owings Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Morgen Owings Elementary School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Morgen Owings Elementary School rank in WA?
Morgen Owings Elementary School ranks #1,498 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Morgen Owings Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Morgen Owings Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Morgen Owings Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Morgen Owings Elementary School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Morgen Owings Elementary School a charter school?
No, Morgen Owings Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Morgen Owings Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Morgen Owings Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Morgen Owings Elementary School?
59.1% of students at Morgen Owings 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
- 474
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Chelan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.9%
- Phone
- (509) 682-4031
- Area population (ZIP 98816)
- 7,677
- Area median age
- 47.2
Official sources & links
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 98816; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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