Lincoln County School District #2

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Afton, Wyoming - 9 schools

An equity score of 15/100 ranks Lincoln County School District #2 #44 of 44 districts in Wyoming (state average 51). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $15,068 per pupil, Lincoln County School District #2 ranks #46 of 48 Wyoming districts by per-pupil spending (Wyoming districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

3,043
Total Enrollment
9
Schools
$15,068
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Lincoln County School District #2 operates 9 public schools serving 3,043 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Wyoming. The school portfolio breaks down into 4 elementary, 2 high, 2 combined, 1 middle schools, a compact enough portfolio that families can compare every campus directly before they move, rent, or enrol. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Lincoln County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,068 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, among the bottom 5 of 48 Wyoming districts by per-pupil spending. See how Wyoming compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 27.3% local, 63.0% state, and 9.7% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 15/100, ranked #44 of 44 in Wyoming against a state average of 51, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 9 schools offering Advanced Placement (4 AP courses district-wide), a 258.6:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 29.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 90.1% White, 6.6% Hispanic or Latino, 0.2% African American across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Swift Creek High School, with a diversity index of 30.9/100.

Its largest campus is Star Valley High School, enrolling 846 students (29% of the district's total enrollment). Its smallest is Swift Creek High School, at 72 students, a 12x enrollment spread across the district's campuses.

Star Valley High School accounts for 27.8% of all Lincoln County School District #2 student enrollment

That dominant concentration means Lincoln County School District #2-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

Lincoln County School District #2 school enrollment varies 12× across entities

Lincoln County School District #2 school enrollment ranges from 72 students (lowest) to 846 students (highest), a spread of 774 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

Lincoln County School District #2 student-counselor ratio is 259:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

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 Variation between sub-units within Lincoln County School District #2 is typically wider than the Lincoln County School District #2-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Lincoln County School District #2 chronic absenteeism rate is 29.9% — 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 Lincoln County School District #2 is typically wider than the Lincoln County School District #2-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

9.7%
Federal
63.0%
State
27.3%
Local

Funding Equity

15
Equity Score
44 / 44
State Rank
51
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 9 schools in Lincoln County School District #2.

White 90.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Multiracial 1.8%
Other 1.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 18.0/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Lincoln County School District #2's schools, below the Wyoming average of 33.2.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Swift Creek High School 30.9
  2. 2 Thayne Elementary 29.1
  3. 3 Etna Elementary 22.5
  4. 4 Osmond Elementary 16.2
  5. 5 Star Valley Middle School 15.8

Programs & Resources

1 / 9
Schools with AP
4 AP courses total
258.6:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
29.9%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Lincoln County School District #2

School Enrollment
Star Valley High School
846
Star Valley Middle School
428
Afton Elementary
419
Osmond Elementary
349
Thayne Elementary
344
Etna Elementary
274
Cokeville High School
98
Cokeville Elementary
94
Swift Creek High School
72

How Lincoln County School District #2 Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Wyoming districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Teton County School District #1 Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Uinta County School District #1 Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Sheridan County School District #2 Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Fremont County School District #25 Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Sweetwater County School District #2 Similar size Higher spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Lincoln County School District #2's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Lincoln County School District #2?

Lincoln County School District #2 has 9 schools, including 2 high, 1 middle, 2 combined, 4 elementary. Total enrollment is 3,043 students.

How much does Lincoln County School District #2 spend per student?

Lincoln County School District #2 spends $15,068 per student. The district has an equity score of 15/100, ranking #44 in Wyoming.

What is the demographic composition of Lincoln County School District #2?

Lincoln County School District #2 students are 90.1% White, 6.6% Hispanic or Latino, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Asian, averaged across 9 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Lincoln County School District #2?

Lincoln County School District #2 has an equity score of 15/100, ranking #44 out of 44 districts in Wyoming.