Enrollment
15
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.3%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Choice compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Choice
Choice is a lower-poverty, small combined-grade school in Carnation, Washington, enrolling 15 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15:1 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 13.3% free-meal eligibility runs 70% below the Washington average.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of Washington schools, with 15 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 115 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Carnation's public schools, it stands alongside Carnation Elementary School (388 students): Choice is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15:1 vs 14.9:1).
Riverview School District also operates Cedarcrest High School (889 students) and Tolt Middle School (633 students) alongside Choice.
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 Choice compares
Choice on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,674
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
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.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Riverview School District, which includes Choice.
$16,674
Per student
-14%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.8%
State 62.4%
Federal 7.9%
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 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
- 889
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- 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.
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 (~15 students)
Next steps
Verify locally before acting on Choice's federal record.
- Compare Choice against another school. Compare schools
- Riverview School District's spending and staffing shape this school. District profile
- Confirm current enrollment and boundaries with the school. Choosing guide
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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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Choice a good school?
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. 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 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.
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