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Inchelium Elementary School

Q: Is Inchelium Elementary School a good school?

Inchelium Elementary School ranks 659 th of 1160 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-5

659^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,160 Washington Elementary Schools

Better than 43% of Washington elementary schools

Summary

Inchelium Elementary School is a small, rural public school serving about 79 students in grades K-5 within the Inchelium School District, and it has shown one of the most dramatic turnarounds in the state, climbing from a very low rating just a few years ago to a solid 2-star school ranking in the 43rd percentile.

The school's most significant strength is its exceptional support for specific student groups; it ranks in the 81st percentile for students from low-income families and is a top-performing school for Native American students statewide. This success is supported by a very low student-teacher ratio of about 8-to-1, made possible by higher per-student funding compared to nearby schools like Summit Valley School and Evergreen School. While overall test scores are still catching up to state averages, the school outperforms its own district in every subject and has clear bright spots, such as fifth-grade English and third-grade math, where proficiency rates exceed the Washington state average.

When compared to its neighbors, Inchelium Elementary's story of rapid improvement stands out, especially next to Summit Valley School, which it now outperforms academically. While smaller Evergreen School achieves strong results with less funding, Inchelium's targeted approach and substantial resources are delivering impressive gains for its community, marking it as a school on a strong upward trajectory.

Students ?

7.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$35,605

Per pupil spending ?

73.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2 Hornet Avenue
Inchelium, WA 99138

(509) 722-6181

District: Inchelium School District

Students who attend Inchelium Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Inchelium Middle School
High:	Inchelium High School

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:

74.7%

Two or more races:

19.0%

Hispanic:

3.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 2nd percentile in 2012 → 43rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 41 percentile points since 2012

✓Small classes — about 8 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Washington average (35% vs 48% meeting standards)

!Science scores 16 pts below the Washington average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school35%

District avg28%

Washington avg48%

659^th of 1,160

Washington public elementary schools ?

Bottom 43%▲ up 34 pts since 2015

From bottom 9% (2015) to bottom 43% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

130^th of 247Inchelium School District among Washington districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	42.1	659 of 1160	43.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	46.5	604 of 1168	48.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	7.0	1138 of 1169	2.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	10.0	1060 of 1130	6.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	15.7	927 of 1054	12.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	14.5	944 of 1056	10.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	13.9	946 of 1053	10.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	13.4	968 of 1067	9.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2013	6.9	1076 of 1106	2.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2012	6.8	1070 of 1097	2.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2011	1.1	1089 of 1092	0.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2010	4.6	1072 of 1088	1.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2009	6.2	1042 of 1072	2.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2008	6.6	1036 of 1067	2.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2007	13.1	992 of 1069	7.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2006	14.6	961 of 1051	8.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2005	38.8	678 of 1031	34.2%	★★☆☆☆
2004	30.3	759 of 1026	26.0%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	73.0	194 of 1013	80.8%	★★★★☆
2024	65.1	301 of 1024	70.6%	★★★★☆
2022	11.6	986 of 1019	3.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	21.2	856 of 979	12.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	42.6	496 of 835	40.6%	★★☆☆☆

Native American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	72.6	2 of 9	77.8%	★★★★☆
2019	71.1	6 of 19	68.4%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)81st percentile+38 vs school

Native American (2025)78th percentile+35 vs school

By subject vs Washington (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts38%-15 vs state

Math33%-9 vs state

Science33%-16 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				WCAS Science (2025)		SBAC English Language Arts (2025)				SBAC Math (2025)			% Completely Immunized (2024)	% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Diphtheria (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% Pertussis (2024)	% Tetanus (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WCAS Science 5th Grade	WCAS Science All Grades	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts All Grades	SBAC Math 3rd Grade	SBAC Math 4th Grade	SBAC Math All Grades	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Measles KG	% Mumps KG	% Rubella KG	% Diphtheria KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% Pertussis KG	% Tetanus KG	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Inchelium Elementary School	Public	K-5	2 Hornet Avenue	Inchelium	99138	Ferry County	Inchelium School District	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 722-6181	79	10	7.9	73.4%	2 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (74.7%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (19.0%)	42.1	659^th of 1160 public elementary schools	43.2%		46.5	604^th of 1168 public elementary schools	48.3%	55	33.3	33.3	42.9		66.7	38.1	57.1	30.8	33.3	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$35,605	$4,585	$31,020
Evergreen School	Public	K-6	3341 Addy-Gifford Rd	Gifford	99131	Stevens County	Evergreen School District (Stevens)	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 722-6084	39	3	14.4	74.4%	22 (56.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (30.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.6%)								(n/a)						50.0			43.8											$19,842	$2,302	$17,539
Summit Valley School	Public	PK, KG-8	2360 Addy-Gifford Road	Addy	99101	Stevens County	Summit Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 935-6362	108	6	17.0	86.1%	80 (74.1%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (17.6%)	27.7	858^th of 1160 public elementary schools	26.0%		49.5	568^th of 1168 public elementary schools	51.4%	290	31.3	26.1		41.7	31.3	21.9		50.0	17.2											$17,441	$1,566	$15,875

Frequently Asked Questions about Inchelium Elementary School

What district is Inchelium Elementary School in?

Inchelium School District

What is the racial makeup of Inchelium Elementary School?

Students at Inchelium Elementary School are 75% American Indian, 19% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 3% White.

How many students attend Inchelium Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 79 students attended Inchelium Elementary School.

Is Inchelium Elementary School a good school?

Inchelium Elementary School ranks 659^th of 1160 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Inchelium Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Inchelium Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Inchelium Middle School
High : Inchelium High School

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