- Enrollment
- 1,566
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cheyenne, WY
Afflerbach Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Afflerbach Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 560198000480
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Afflerbach Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wyoming median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wyoming schools.
- #11 of 14
- schools in Cheyenne · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.7:1
- students per teacher
- 57.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Afflerbach Elementary has class sizes near the Wyoming median. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Afflerbach Elementary ranks #11 of 14 schools in Cheyenne, WY.
School address
District: Laramie County School District #1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560198000480 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Afflerbach Elementary held near 343 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.2 → 34.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 560198000480 · Cheyenne, WY Other · SMALL · TRAD
352 enr · 11.7:1 · 57.2% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: East High School (1,566 students)
Afflerbach Elementary held near 343 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.2 → 34.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
Afflerbach Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East High Scho
East High School
1,566 students
- Central High S
Central High School
1,270 students
- South High Sch
South High School
1,112 students
- Carey Junior H
Carey Junior High School
800 students
- Mccormick Juni 622
Mccormick Junior High School
622 students
- This school 352
Afflerbach Elementary
352 students
What this shows Afflerbach Elementary reports 352 students on the CCD universe file.
How Afflerbach Elementary compares
Afflerbach Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wyoming and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wyoming | Wyoming avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.2% | ▲ 109% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 352 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
352
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 109% above the Wyoming average of 27.4%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 56% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
54.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,376
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $23,707
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.9%
Hispanic or Latino 43.8%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 2.6%
Largest group: White at 50.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.8, Afflerbach Elementary is more mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
District finance for Laramie County School District #1 reports $18,376 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Afflerbach Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carey Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mccormick Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Afflerbach Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,270
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,112
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 622
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Cheyenne
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Pioneer Park Elementary
Standard public school
420 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Baggs Elementary
Standard public school
336 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Arp Elementary
Standard public school
332 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Rossman Elementary
Standard public school
305 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Goins Elementary
Standard public school
299 students 13:1 students per teacher
Anderson Elementary
Standard public school
292 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~352 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Afflerbach Elementary
How many students attend Afflerbach Elementary?
Afflerbach Elementary has 352 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cheyenne, WY. CCD year-over-year: 353 (2022-23) → 343 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Afflerbach Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Afflerbach Elementary is 11.7:1, which is 3% higher than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Afflerbach Elementary?
57.2% of students at Afflerbach Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Afflerbach Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Afflerbach Elementary is White at 50.9% of enrollment, in Cheyenne, WY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Afflerbach Elementary?
Afflerbach Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Afflerbach Elementary rank among schools in Cheyenne?
By Resource Investment Index, Afflerbach Elementary ranks #11 of 14 schools in Cheyenne, WY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cheyenne on the city page.
What other schools are in Laramie County School District #1?
Besides Afflerbach Elementary, Laramie County School District #1 also operates East High School (1,566 students), Central High School (1,270 students), and South High School (1,112 students). See the Laramie County School District #1 district page for the complete list.