Enrollment
320
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chattaroy, WA
Chattaroy Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Chattaroy Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530744001112
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chattaroy Elementary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Washington schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Chattaroy · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20:1
- large classes for Washington
- 52.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Chattaroy Elementary has class sizes larger than 78% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chattaroy Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Chattaroy, WA.
School address
District: Riverside School District · Washington
NCES ID 530744001112 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.8%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chattaroy Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chattaroy Elementary
Chattaroy Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Chattaroy, Washington, enrolling 320 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 52.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 320 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 373 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #345, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 17/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 533 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
11.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Riverside School District spends $14,149 per pupil, 27% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Chattaroy's public schools, it stands alongside Riverside Elementary (380 students): Chattaroy Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20:1 vs 14.1:1).
Riverside School District also operates Riverside High School (432 students) and Riverside Elementary (380 students) alongside Chattaroy Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Chattaroy Elementary compares
Chattaroy Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20:1 | ▲ 14% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.8% | ▲ 17% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 320 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
320
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 78% in Washington - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,149
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 91.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 91.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.5, Chattaroy Elementary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Riverside School District, which includes Chattaroy Elementary.
$14,149
Per student
-27%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.9%
State 73.7%
Federal 11.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Chattaroy Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverside Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverside Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Independent Scholar | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chattaroy Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 113
- Students per teacher
- 37.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Chattaroy
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~320 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Chattaroy Elementary
How many students attend Chattaroy Elementary?
Chattaroy Elementary has 320 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chattaroy, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chattaroy Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Chattaroy Elementary is 20:1, which is 14% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chattaroy Elementary?
52.8% of students at Chattaroy Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chattaroy Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Chattaroy Elementary is White at 91.2% of enrollment, in Chattaroy, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chattaroy Elementary?
Chattaroy Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Chattaroy Elementary rank among schools in Chattaroy?
By Resource Investment Index, Chattaroy Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Chattaroy, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Chattaroy on the city page.
Is Chattaroy Elementary a good school?
Chattaroy Elementary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Washington schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Riverside School District?
Besides Chattaroy Elementary, Riverside School District also operates Riverside High School (432 students), Riverside Elementary (380 students), and Riverside Middle School (325 students). See the Riverside School District district page for the complete list.
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