Riverside School District

CHATTAROY, Washington — 5 schools

1,605
Total Enrollment
5
Schools
$15,627
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Riverside School District operates 5 public schools serving 1,605 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Washington. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 other, 1 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,570 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Spokane County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,627 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 14.9% local, 73.7% state, and 11.4% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $75,068 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 25/100, ranked #222 of 240 in Washington against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 5 schools offering Advanced Placement (5 AP courses district-wide), a 381.6:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 16.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 88.1% White, 6.5% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% Asian across the district's schools.

Riverside High School accounts for 27.5% of all Riverside School District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Riverside School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Riverside School District school enrollment varies 3.8× across entities

Riverside School District school enrollment ranges from 113 students (lowest) to 432 students (highest), a spread of 319 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Riverside School District student-counselor ratio is 382:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Riverside School District chronic absenteeism rate is 16.9% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Riverside School District is typically wider than the Riverside School District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

11.4%
Federal
73.7%
State
14.9%
Local

Funding Equity

25
Equity Score
222 / 240
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Spokane County county, where this district is located.

$1,103
Studio/mo
$1,193
1 BR/mo
$1,531
2 BR/mo
$2,088
3 BR/mo
$2,506
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$75,068
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 5 schools in Riverside School District.

White 88.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Multiracial 3.7%
Other 1.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 5
Schools with AP
5 AP courses total
381.6:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
16.9%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Riverside School District

School Enrollment
Riverside High School
432
Riverside Elementary
380
Riverside Middle School
325
Chattaroy Elementary
320
Independent Scholar
113

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Riverside School District?

Riverside School District has 5 schools, including 1 high, 3 other, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 1,605 students.

How much does Riverside School District spend per student?

Riverside School District spends $15,627 per student. The district has an equity score of 25/100, ranking #222 in Washington.

What is the average teacher salary in Riverside School District?

The average teacher salary in Riverside School District is $75,068 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Riverside School District?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Spokane County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Riverside School District?

Riverside School District students are 88.1% White, 6.5% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% Asian, 0.2% African American, averaged across 5 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Riverside School District?

Riverside School District has an equity score of 25/100, ranking #222 out of 240 districts in Washington. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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