Uinta County School District #1

Every figure on PlainSchools is rendered directly from the source NCES, CRDC and F-33 federal records, no number is typed in by an editor. District totals are aggregated directly from the schools reporting under this district in the source records. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.

Evanston, Wyoming - 8 schools

An equity score of 52/100 ranks Uinta County School District #1 #22 of 44 districts in Wyoming (state average 51). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $17,496 per pupil, Uinta County School District #1 ranks #38 of 48 Wyoming districts by per-pupil spending (Wyoming districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

2,656
Total Enrollment
8
Schools
$17,496
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Uinta County School District #1 operates 8 public schools serving 2,656 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Wyoming. The school portfolio breaks down into 4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 1 combined 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 Uinta County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $17,496 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 48 Wyoming districts by per-pupil spending. See how Wyoming compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 18.4% local, 66.5% state, and 15.1% 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 52/100, ranked #22 of 44 in Wyoming against a state average of 51, in line with the typical spread seen across the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 8 schools offering Advanced Placement (8 AP courses district-wide), a 262.3:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 27.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 76.8% White, 18.9% Hispanic or Latino, 0.4% Asian across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Horizon Alternative School, with a diversity index of 47.0/100.

Its largest campus is Evanston High School, enrolling 771 students (30% of the district's total enrollment). Its smallest is Horizon Alternative School, at 51 students, a 15x enrollment spread across the district's campuses.

Evanston High School accounts for 29.0% of all Uinta County School District #1 student enrollment

That dominant concentration means Uinta 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

Uinta County School District #1 school enrollment varies 15× across entities

Uinta County School District #1 school enrollment ranges from 51 students (lowest) to 771 students (highest), a spread of 720 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

Uinta County School District #1 student-counselor ratio is 262:1 — 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 Uinta County School District #1 is typically wider than the Uinta County School District #1-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Uinta County School District #1 chronic absenteeism rate is 27.2% — 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 Uinta County School District #1 is typically wider than the Uinta 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?

15.1%
Federal
66.5%
State
18.4%
Local

Funding Equity

52
Equity Score
22 / 44
State Rank
51
State Average

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

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 8 schools in Uinta County School District #1.

White 76.8%
Hispanic or Latino 18.9%
Multiracial 3.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 36.6/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Uinta County School District #1's schools, above the Wyoming average of 33.2.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Horizon Alternative School 47.0
  2. 2 Evanston Middle School 42.4
  3. 3 North Evanston Elementary 39.0
  4. 4 Evanston High School 36.4
  5. 5 Davis Middle School 34.4

Programs & Resources

1 / 8
Schools with AP
8 AP courses total
262.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
27.2%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Uinta County School District #1

School Enrollment
Evanston High School
771
Uinta Meadows Elementary
408
Evanston Middle School
324
Davis Middle School
309
Aspen Elementary
287
North Evanston Elementary
268
Clark Elementary
194
Horizon Alternative School
51

How Uinta County School District #1 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
Fremont County School District #25 Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Sweetwater County School District #2 Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Lincoln County School District #2 Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Park County School District # 6 Similar size Similar spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Uinta County School District #1's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

Nearby Districts in Wyoming

Top districts in the same state, compare side-by-side for enrollment, spending, and demographics.

Compare Uinta County School District #1

See how this district compares to others in enrollment, spending, demographics, and academic resources.

Compare vs Laramie County School District #1 →

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Uinta County School District #1 has 8 schools, including 1 high, 4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 combined. Total enrollment is 2,656 students.

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

Uinta County School District #1 spends $17,496 per student. The district has an equity score of 52/100, ranking #22 in Wyoming.

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

Uinta County School District #1 students are 76.8% White, 18.9% Hispanic or Latino, 0.4% Asian, 0.3% African American, averaged across 8 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

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

Uinta County School District #1 has an equity score of 52/100, ranking #22 out of 44 districts in Wyoming.