Enrollment
113
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
37.7:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+114% 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
What stands out at Independent Scholar
Independent Scholar is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Chattaroy, Washington, enrolling 113 students.
Class loads run heavy: 37.7:1 is larger than about 98% of Washington schools and 114% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 38.9% lands close to the Washington typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 113 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 93 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #66.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 21/100).
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): Independent Scholar is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (37.7:1 vs 14.1:1).
Riverside School District also operates Riverside High School (432 students) and Riverside Elementary (380 students) alongside Independent Scholar.
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 Independent Scholar compares
Independent Scholar on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,149
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
Counselors0.0 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
- 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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Riverside School District, which includes Independent Scholar.
$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 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
- 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
- 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.
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 (~113 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~37.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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. 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.
Is Independent Scholar a good school?
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. 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 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.
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