The top reported proficiency rate is 40% in English language arts. The lowest is 35% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on E Omak Elementary
E Omak Elementary is a regular public school in the Omak School District that serves students in grades three through five. It is one of the elementary buildings feeding into the district’s middle and high schools. The school sits in the small city of Omak, the largest municipality in Okanogan County and a regional hub in north-central Washington. The local economy is built on agriculture, forestry, and some recreational tourism, and the town’s core includes a traditional main street along US Route 97. Housing values in the area are well below both the state and national averages, making this a relatively affordable part of the state. The community has modest density and limited walkability, typical of rural Washington.
The school enrolls a student body that reflects the diversity of the region. White students make up the largest single group, followed closely by Hispanic students, with a notable share of American Indian or Alaska Native students and a smaller share of students who identify as two or more races. A substantial majority of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating that the school serves a community with significant economic need. The school is not a charter or magnet, and no data was available on the share of students with disabilities or English learners, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about those supports and services.
On state assessments in the most recent year, E Omak Elementary’s overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades sits slightly above the midpoint when compared with other districts in Okanogan County. In math, proficiency rates were in a range that would be described as modest, with one grade level posting a higher result and another lower. In English language arts, one grade level showed a noticeably stronger result than the others, while the rate for third graders was lower. In science, the tested grade level showed about a third of students meeting the proficiency bar. These scores reflect a single year of data, so no trend is available. The school’s performance is not low for its county context, but the absolute proficiency rates suggest that many students are not yet meeting state standards.
Because the school serves only upper elementary grades, there is no graduation rate to report. The district brief turned up no recent major changes in policy, facilities, or leadership that would affect a family’s decision. No information was available on chronic absenteeism, discipline, staffing ratios, or course access, so a parent looking into those areas would need to follow up with the school or district.
For families considering this school, the picture is one of a small, rural elementary with a diverse and low-income student body, set in a town that serves as a commercial and civic center for the surrounding region. Academic proficiency is around the middle of the pack for the county but modest in absolute terms, which may lead some parents to ask about intervention programs, tutoring, or enrichment opportunities. The school’s location in Omak offers access to the Okanogan River, nearby state parks, and a community college campus, but the school itself is integrated into the town fabric rather than a separate campus. This is a school that fits a family looking for a neighborhood elementary in a rural small city with a strong sense of place, where housing is relatively affordable and the student population reflects the area’s cultural and economic realities.
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