Enrollment
113
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 530744002908
Independent Scholar — Chattaroy, WA
Federal NCES profile for Independent Scholar, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 35/100.
👥 Class size 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Riverside School District · Washington
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
31.7:1
vs 17.8:1 Washington avg
+78% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.9%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Independent Scholar compares with Washington and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Independent Scholar reports 113 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 3.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 31.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 78% above the Washington state mean of 17.8:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 99% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 38.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 14% below the Washington average and 25% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Riverside School District spends $15,627 per pupil district-wide, below the Washington average of $23,175 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 14.9% from local sources (property taxes), 73.7% from the state, and 11.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Independent Scholar compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Washington state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 31.7:1 | ▲ 78% | 17.8:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.9% | ▼ 14% | 45.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 113 | top 19% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
38.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 14% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
31.7:1
students per teacher
— 78% above state mean
Top 97% in Washington — lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$15,627
per pupil, district-wide
— below Washington avg of $23,175
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 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
Enrollment 113 Top 19% in Washington — larger than 81% of 2,465 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 3.0
Students per teacher 31.7:1 +78% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 38.9% -14% vs state
NCES ID 530744002908
Student demographics
White 88.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 88.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Riverside School District, which includes Independent Scholar.
$15,627
Per student
-33%
vs Washington
Avg $23,175
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Independent Scholar
How many students attend Independent Scholar?
Independent Scholar has 113 students enrolled. It is a other school in Chattaroy, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Independent Scholar?
The student-teacher ratio at Independent Scholar is 31.7:1, which is 78% higher than the Washington average of 17.8:1 and 99% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Independent Scholar?
38.9% of students at Independent Scholar are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Independent Scholar?
The largest demographic group at Independent Scholar is White at 88.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in Chattaroy, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Independent Scholar?
Independent Scholar has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.