RIVERSIDE INDIAN SCHOOL
Riverside Indian School is a Title I public school that is part of the Riverside Indian School school district, located in Anadarko, OK with about 610 students offering grade levels from 4th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education.
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.
For more information, contact Riverside Indian School at (405) 247-6670 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Anadarko, OK 73005
(405) 247-6670
http://ris.bie.edu
RIVERSIDE INDIAN SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Anadarko, OK with about 610 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Oklahoma
School Details
- Level:
- Other
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Riverside Indian School
- Total Students:
- 610
- Teachers:
- 0
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 610 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending RIVERSIDE INDIAN SCHOOL is predominantly American Indian or Alaska Native, representing about 100% of the student body.
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 100.0%
- Female
- 53.0%
- Male
- 47.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.