Independent Scholar in Chattaroy, WA

At a glance

Reported students

113

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

28.3:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

KG–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Washington other enrollment

58th percentile

Compared with 244 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

325

Independent Scholar: 113 reported students.

State peer staffing position

61st percentile

28.3:1 reported; state peer median 23.5:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 111
Teachers (FTE): 3.32
Student–teacher ratio: 33.4:1

What the reported data says about Independent Scholar

Independent Scholar is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Chattaroy. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Riverside School District. NCES reports 113 students for 2024–25.

Among 244 combined / other schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 89.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 58th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 28.3:1, above the Washington median of 23.5:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (87.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.1%). Students served under IDEA represent 5.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Independent Scholar

1How do the reported 28.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 4 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

Students with disabilities: 5.4%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 44.2%
Lunch program: Yes under Provision 2

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0
Nurses (FTE): 0
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White87.6%
Hispanic7.1%
Black0%
Asian0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial2.7%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

No students enrolled reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Chattaroy Elementary

Elementary · Grades PK–04

320 reported students

Riverside Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

325 reported students

Riverside Elementary

Elementary · Grades PK–05

380 reported students

Riverside High School

High · Grades 09–12

432 reported students

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Public schools near Independent Scholar

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Riverside High School High · Riverside School District	09–12	432	0.1 mi
Riverside Middle School Middle · Riverside School District	06–08	325	0.3 mi
Riverside Elementary Elementary · Riverside School District	PK–05	380	0.3 mi
Deer Park Early Learning Center Other · Deer Park School District	PK–PK	77	5 mi
Deer Park Home Link Program Other · Deer Park School District	KG–12	617	5.9 mi
Birth to 2 Preschool Other · Deer Park School District	PK–PK	0	5.9 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Independent Scholar

What grades does Independent Scholar serve?

Independent Scholar reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (alternative school) in Riverside School District.

How many students attend Independent Scholar?

Independent Scholar reported 113 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 58th percentile among 244 Washington combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 111 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Independent Scholar?

The calculated ratio is 28.3:1, based on 113 students and 4 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Washington median for the same school level is 23.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Independent Scholar a public, charter, or magnet school?

Independent Scholar is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Riverside School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Independent Scholar students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

44.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Independent Scholar in?

Independent Scholar is part of Riverside School District, based in Chattaroy, WA, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Independent Scholar?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Riverside High School (0.1 mi), Riverside Middle School (0.3 mi), Riverside Elementary (0.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.