Johnson County School District #1

Buffalo, Wyoming — 6 schools

1,194
Total Enrollment
6
Schools
$20,983
Per-Pupil Spending
High, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Johnson County School District #1 operates 6 public schools serving 1,194 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Wyoming. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 high, 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,137 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Johnson County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $20,983 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 36.1% local, 58.8% state, and 5.1% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $102,187 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 45/100, ranked #25 of 44 in Wyoming against a state average of 51 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 2 of 6 schools offering Advanced Placement (6 AP courses district-wide), a 194.3:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 27.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 86.1% White, 7.0% Hispanic or Latino, 0.4% Asian across the district's schools.

Buffalo High School accounts for 27.9% of all Johnson County School District #1 student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Johnson County School District #1-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Johnson County School District #1 school enrollment varies 11× across entities

Johnson County School District #1 school enrollment ranges from 29 students (lowest) to 317 students (highest), a spread of 288 students. That spread reflects typical mixed-portfolio variation between specialty programs and large neighbourhood schools. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Johnson County School District #1 student-counselor ratio is 194:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Johnson County School District #1 chronic absenteeism rate is 27.7% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Johnson County School District #1 is typically wider than the Johnson County School District #1-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

5.1%
Federal
58.8%
State
36.1%
Local

Funding Equity

45
Equity Score
25 / 44
State Rank
51
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Johnson County county, where this district is located.

$844
Studio/mo
$850
1 BR/mo
$1,115
2 BR/mo
$1,368
3 BR/mo
$1,842
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$102,187
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 6 schools in Johnson County School District #1.

White 86.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Multiracial 5.2%
Other 1.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

2 / 6
Schools with AP
6 AP courses total
194.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
27.7%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Johnson County School District #1

School Enrollment
Buffalo High School
317
Clear Creek Middle School
240
Cloud Peak Elementary
225
Meadowlark Elementary
211
Kaycee School
115
New West High School
29

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Johnson County School District #1?

Johnson County School District #1 has 6 schools, including 2 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary, 1 other. Total enrollment is 1,194 students.

How much does Johnson County School District #1 spend per student?

Johnson County School District #1 spends $20,983 per student. The district has an equity score of 45/100, ranking #25 in Wyoming.

What is the average teacher salary in Johnson County School District #1?

The average teacher salary in Johnson County School District #1 is $102,187 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Johnson County School District #1?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Johnson County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Johnson County School District #1?

Johnson County School District #1 students are 86.1% White, 7.0% Hispanic or Latino, 0.4% Asian, averaged across 6 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Johnson County School District #1?

Johnson County School District #1 has an equity score of 45/100, ranking #25 out of 44 districts in Wyoming. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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