How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Laramie County School District #1 | Platte County School District #1 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Cheyenne, Wyoming | Wheatland, Wyoming |
| Total Enrollment | 13,821 | 913 |
| Number of Schools | 38 | 8 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.1:1 | 9.6:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Laramie County School District #1 | Platte County School District #1 |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,139 | $27,225 |
| Federal Revenue | 14.6% | 12.9% |
| State Revenue | 59.3% | 58.5% |
| Local Revenue | 26.1% | 28.5% |
Laramie County School District #1
Federal State Local
Platte County School District #1
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Laramie County School District #1 | Platte County School District #1 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 64.9% | 81.5% |
| African American | 2.0% | 1.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25.9% | 14.4% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.8% | 1.8% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 30.0% | 30.4% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Laramie County School District #1 | Platte County School District #1 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 76 | 1 |
| Schools with AP | 4 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 260.7:1 | 210.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 41.0% | 39.3% |
School Types
Laramie County School District #1
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 2
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Platte County School District #1
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.