- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Riverside Middle School grew from 318 students in 2022-23 to 336 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.9 → 19.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+18 students YoY 530744001114 · Chattaroy, WA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
325 enr · 17.1:1 · 53.5% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Riverside High School (432 students)
Riverside Middle School grew from 318 students in 2022-23 to 336 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 19.9 → 19.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Riverside Middle School 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
- This school
Riverside Middle School
325 students
- Chattaroy Elem
Chattaroy Elementary
320 students
- Independent Sc 113
Independent Scholar
113 students
What this shows Riverside Middle School reports 325 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverside Middle School compares
Riverside Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,724
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
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.
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
District finance for Riverside School District reports $14,724 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide middle 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 (~325 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 318 (2022-23) → 336 (2023-24), up 18.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.