School overview
At a glance
Reported students
113
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
4
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
School benchmarks
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
61th percentile
28.3:1 reported; state peer median 23.5:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Independent Scholar
Independent Scholar is a public 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 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 two 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 access to gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
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?
- 3How are the school's 0 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- Not reported
- Students with disabilities
- 5.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 44.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Provision 2
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
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 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported as offered
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
Other schools in Riverside School District
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
