The top reported proficiency rate is 65% in Math. The lowest is 50% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Chattaroy Elementary
Chattaroy Elementary is a regular public school serving preschool through fourth grade, part of the Riverside School District in the unincorporated crossroads community of Chattaroy, Washington. The school is the area's only elementary campus, and it anchors a small, rural place where daily life is shaped by surrounding valleys and the nearby confluence of the Little Spokane River and Deer Creek. The built environment is sparse, with limited walkability and no formal downtown, typical of an unincorporated highway community on U.S. Route 2. For families living in or moving to this part of Spokane County, the school is the central entry point for early education.
The student body is small and predominantly white, with a modest share of Hispanic students and very small numbers from other racial backgrounds. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, reflecting the economic mix of the area. Information on special education and English learner populations was not reported in the available data, so a parent who needs those details should check directly with the school.
Academically, Chattaroy Elementary's state assessment results from the 2024-25 school year show a mixed picture, with stronger performance in math than in English language arts. In third grade, the share of students meeting the state standard in math was higher than the county midpoint for elementary schools, while fourth-grade math dropped off more. English language arts proficiency was lower, especially in fourth grade, where it fell below half. Overall, when combining math and ELA across tested grades, the school's performance places it among the higher performing schools relative to other elementary campuses in Spokane County. That is a notable strength, though the decline between third and fourth grade in both subjects may be something a parent would want to understand better.
The school's grade span ends at fourth grade, so there is no graduation rate, and no data on chronic absenteeism, discipline, or staffing were available for this profile. The district, Riverside, did not have recent bond, levy, or curriculum changes publicly reported in the search conducted.
Housing in the Chattaroy area carries a price that is roughly on par with the state average. The typical home value has been relatively stable, and monthly costs for a mortgage exceed typical rents, which is a pattern seen nationally. The area offers a rural lifestyle with a short drive to Spokane for work or shopping, and the school itself sits at the crossroads, making it a practical anchor for families who value a small-school setting within a larger district.
For a parent, Chattaroy Elementary presents a straightforward picture: a small, rural elementary school with solid math outcomes relative to the county, more modest reading results that warrant inquiry, and a student population that reflects the surrounding community's socioeconomic profile. The school fits families who prefer a tight-knit, neighborhood-oriented early education experience before students move on to upper grades elsewhere in the Riverside district.
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