- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chattaroy, WA
Independent Scholar
Federal NCES profile for Independent Scholar, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530744002908
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Independent Scholar earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Washington schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Chattaroy · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 37.7:1
- large classes for Washington
- 38.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Independent Scholar has class sizes larger than 98% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Independent Scholar ranks #2 of 3 schools in Chattaroy, WA.
School address
District: Riverside School District · Washington
NCES ID 530744002908 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Independent Scholar held near 98 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 3.5 → 3.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 530744002908 · Chattaroy, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
113 enr · 37.7:1 · 38.9% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Riverside High School (432 students)
Independent Scholar held near 98 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 3.5 → 3.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Independent Scholar in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Riverside High
Riverside High School
432 students
- Riverside Elem
Riverside Elementary
380 students
- Riverside Midd
Riverside Middle School
325 students
- Chattaroy Elem
Chattaroy Elementary
320 students
- This school 113
Independent Scholar
113 students
What this shows Independent Scholar reports 113 students on the CCD universe file.
How Independent Scholar compares
Independent Scholar held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 37.7:1 | ▲ 114% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.9% | ▼ 14% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 113 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
37.7:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
113
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
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
37.7:1
students per teacher
- 114% above state mean
Top 98% in Washington - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$14,724
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat 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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 21.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.3, Independent Scholar is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Riverside School District reports $14,724 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Independent Scholar Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverside Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverside Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chattaroy Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Independent Scholar's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Chattaroy
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 (~113 students)
Frequently asked questions about Independent Scholar
How many students attend Independent Scholar?
Independent Scholar has 113 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Chattaroy, WA. CCD year-over-year: 95 (2022-23) → 98 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Independent Scholar?
The student-teacher ratio at Independent Scholar is 37.7:1, which is 114% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 140% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Chattaroy, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Independent Scholar?
Independent Scholar has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Independent Scholar rank among schools in Chattaroy?
By Resource Investment Index, Independent Scholar ranks #2 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.
What other schools are in Riverside School District?
Besides Independent Scholar, 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.