Lake Chelan Preschool

Lake Chelan Preschool operates as an one-room-style elementary campus in Chelan, Washington, overseen by Lake Chelan School District. Current enrollment sits at 49 students spanning grade pre-K. Compared to the state average of about 380 students per school, that is 87% smaller than typical.

Across the 6 schools in Lake Chelan School District (1,299 students total), Lake Chelan Preschool accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Lake Chelan Preschool reports that the largest single group is Hispanic, at 78% of enrollment. Beyond that, the school shows 22% White. The wider county runs roughly 29% Hispanic, putting the school's mix meaningfully more Hispanic than the area baseline.

Looking at school resources, Staff filings list 0 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 490.0:1 students per teacher. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 17.3:1, putting Lake Chelan Preschool higher than the state norm the norm. About 80% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy. Set against Chelan County (around 61%), the school's rate is noticeably above typical.

Zooming out to the county, census data for Chelan County shows the typical household earns roughly $82,381 per year, roughly 31% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 5%. Lake Chelan Preschool is one of 43 public schools in Chelan County (combined enrollment of about 12,965 students).

The closest other public school is Chelan School of Innovation, roughly 0.0 miles away. Counting just inside five miles, 4 other public schools cluster around Lake Chelan Preschool.

The campus sits in a town-center setting.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count edged up 308%: 12 students in 2018 compared to 49 in 2025. The White share of enrollment decreased from 42% to 22% over that span.

On this page, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.