Enrollment
325
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Chattaroy, WA
Riverside Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Riverside Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530744001114
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverside Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Chattaroy · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- students per teacher
- 53.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverside Middle School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside Middle School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Chattaroy, WA.
School address
District: Riverside School District · Washington
NCES ID 530744001114 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.5%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Riverside Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Riverside Middle School
Riverside Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Chattaroy, Washington, enrolling 325 students.
At 17.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Washington median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 53.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 325 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 376 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #195.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 325 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Riverside School District spends $14,149 per pupil, 27% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 73 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 325 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Riverside School District also operates Riverside High School (432 students) and Riverside Elementary (380 students) alongside Riverside Middle 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 Middle School compares
Riverside Middle 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 | 17.1:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.5% | ▲ 19% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 325 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
325
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 57% in Washington - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.1%
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
$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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 325 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
58
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.5 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 88.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Two or More 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 88.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.5, Riverside Middle School 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 Riverside Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverside Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chattaroy Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Independent Scholar | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riverside Middle School'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
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 113
- Students per teacher
- 37.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar middle 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 (~325 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Riverside Middle School
How many students attend Riverside Middle School?
Riverside Middle School has 325 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Chattaroy, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverside Middle School is 17.1:1, which is 3% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 9% higher 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 Riverside Middle School?
53.5% of students at Riverside Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverside Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Riverside Middle School is White at 88.9% of enrollment, in Chattaroy, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverside Middle School?
Riverside Middle School 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 Riverside Middle School rank among public schools in Chattaroy?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside Middle School ranks #3 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 Middle School a good school?
Riverside Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. 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 Middle School, Riverside School District also operates Riverside High School (432 students), Riverside Elementary (380 students), and Chattaroy Elementary (320 students). See the Riverside School District district page for the complete list.
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