- Enrollment
- 889
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Carnation, WA
Choice
Federal NCES profile for Choice, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530456003375
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 77
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Choice earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Washington.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Carnation · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 13.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Choice has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Choice ranks #3 of 3 schools in Carnation, WA.
School address
District: Riverview School District · Washington
NCES ID 530456003375 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
Campus stamp 530456003375 · Carnation, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
15 enr · 15:1 · 13.3% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Cedarcrest High School (889 students)
Resource Investment Index #3 of 3 schools in Carnation. Teacher FTE lost 1.6 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Choice in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cedarcrest Hig
Cedarcrest High School
889 students
- Tolt Middle Sc
Tolt Middle School
633 students
- Stillwater Ele
Stillwater Elementary
491 students
- Cherry Valley
Cherry Valley Elementary School
445 students
- Carnation Elem
Carnation Elementary School
388 students
- This school 15
Choice
15 students
What this shows Choice reports 15 students on the CCD universe file.
How Choice compares
Choice vs Washington and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.3% | ▼ 70% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 15 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
15
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 34% in Washington - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,952
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.1 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Programs
District finance for Riverview School District reports $16,952 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Choice Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedarcrest High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tolt Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stillwater Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cherry Valley Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carnation Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Choice's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other schools in Carnation
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~15 students)
Frequently asked questions about Choice
How many students attend Choice?
Choice has 15 students enrolled. It is a public school in Carnation, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Choice?
The student-teacher ratio at Choice is 15:1, which is 15% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Choice?
13.3% of students at Choice are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Choice?
Choice has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Choice rank among schools in Carnation?
By Resource Investment Index, Choice ranks #3 of 3 schools in Carnation, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Carnation on the city page.
What other schools are in Riverview School District?
Besides Choice, Riverview School District also operates Cedarcrest High School (889 students), Tolt Middle School (633 students), and Stillwater Elementary (491 students). See the Riverview School District district page for the complete list.