Enrollment
419
Wyoming · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Afton, WY
Afton Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Afton Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 560406000204
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Afton Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Wyoming schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Afton · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- large classes for Wyoming
- 13.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Afton Elementary has class sizes larger than 77% of Wyoming schools. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Afton Elementary ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Afton, WY.
School address
District: Lincoln County School District #2 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560406000204 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 11.4:1 Wyoming avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.5%
vs 27.4% Wyoming avg
-51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Afton Elementary compares with Wyoming and U.S. medians
What stands out at Afton Elementary
Afton Elementary is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Afton, Wyoming, enrolling 419 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Wyoming schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 13.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 419 puts it in the larger third of Wyoming schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 347 scored Wyoming schools.
Against 74 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #45.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment) (diversity index 10/100).
The surrounding Lincoln County School District #2 spends $15,068 per pupil, 32% below the Wyoming average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Lincoln County School District #2 also operates Star Valley High School (846 students) and Star Valley Middle School (428 students) alongside Afton Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Afton Elementary compares
Afton Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Wyoming and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wyoming | Wyoming avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▲ 18% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.5% | ▼ 51% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 419 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
419
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
13.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% below the Wyoming average of 27.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 77% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$15,068
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $22,313
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 94.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Two or More 1.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 94.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.2, Afton Elementary is less mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lincoln County School District #2, which includes Afton Elementary.
$15,068
Per student
-32%
vs Wyoming
Avg $22,313
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.3%
State 63.0%
Federal 9.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Afton Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Star Valley Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Osmond Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thayne Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Etna Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Afton Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 846
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 274
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wyoming, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~419 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Afton Elementary
How many students attend Afton Elementary?
Afton Elementary has 419 students enrolled. It is a public school in Afton, WY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Afton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Afton Elementary is 13.5:1, which is 18% higher than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Afton Elementary?
13.5% of students at Afton Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Afton Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Afton Elementary is White at 94.7% of enrollment, in Afton, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Afton Elementary?
Afton Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Afton Elementary rank among public schools in Afton?
By Resource Investment Index, Afton Elementary ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Afton, WY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Afton on the city page.
Is Afton Elementary a good school?
Afton Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Wyoming schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Lincoln County School District #2?
Besides Afton Elementary, Lincoln County School District #2 also operates Star Valley High School (846 students), Star Valley Middle School (428 students), and Osmond Elementary (349 students). See the Lincoln County School District #2 district page for the complete list.
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