Enrollment
432
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Chattaroy, WA
Riverside High School
Federal NCES profile for Riverside High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530744002013
👥 S:T ratio 22
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverside High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Washington schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Chattaroy · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Washington
- 39.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverside High School has class sizes larger than 76% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Chattaroy, WA.
School address
District: Riverside School District · Washington
NCES ID 530744002013 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.6:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.8%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Riverside High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Riverside High School
Riverside High School is a mid-sized high school in Chattaroy, Washington, enrolling 432 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 39.8% lands close to the Washington typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 432 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 480 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #182.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 25/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 288 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
17.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Riverside School District spends $14,149 per pupil, 27% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Riverside School District also operates Riverside Elementary (380 students) and Riverside Middle School (325 students) alongside Riverside High School.
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 Riverside High School compares
Riverside High School on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.8% | ▼ 12% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 432 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
432
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Washington - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 288 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 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 86.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 86.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.8, Riverside High School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Riverside School District, which includes Riverside High School.
$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 Riverside High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverside Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chattaroy Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Independent Scholar | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riverside High School'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
- Enrollment
- 113
- Students per teacher
- 37.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high 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 (~432 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Riverside High School
How many students attend Riverside High School?
Riverside High School has 432 students enrolled. It is a high school in Chattaroy, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverside High School is 19.6:1, which is 11% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Riverside High School?
39.8% of students at Riverside High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverside High School?
The largest demographic group at Riverside High School is White at 86.3% of enrollment, in Chattaroy, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverside High School?
Riverside High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Riverside High School rank among public schools in Chattaroy?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside High School ranks #2 of 5 public 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 public schools in Chattaroy on the city page.
Is Riverside High School a good school?
Riverside High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% 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 Riverside High School, Riverside School District also operates Riverside Elementary (380 students), Riverside Middle School (325 students), and Chattaroy Elementary (320 students). See the Riverside School District district page for the complete list.
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