Riverside Indian School

Riverside Indian School
101 Riverside Drive
Anadarko, OK 73005
429 Students
Other 4th - 12th
School Overview
Riverside Indian School, located in Anadarko, Oklahoma, is a historic Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) boarding school that serves Native American students from across the United States. Established in 1871, it holds the distinction of being one of the oldest federally operated schools for Native American children still in operation today. The school provides a rigorous academic environment for students in grades 4 through 12, blending a standard curriculum with a strong focus on Native American culture, heritage, and identity.

Beyond academics, the school emphasizes a holistic approach to student development, incorporating residential life programs that aim to foster leadership, social responsibility, and community engagement. By integrating traditional cultural practices with modern educational standards, Riverside Indian School strives to prepare its students for success in higher education and the workforce while ensuring they remain connected to their tribal roots and values.
429
Total Students
32.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
99.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    429 (100.0%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Riverside Indian School
Phone: (405)247-6670
Website: http://ris.bie.edu/
Grade Range: 4th - 12th
Total Students: 429
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 426
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 4 22
Grade 5 18
Grade 6 26
Grade 7 35
Grade 8 60
Grade 9 80
Grade 10 67
Grade 11 58
Grade 12 63
Gender Ratio