Enrollment
419
Wyoming · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 560406000204
Afton Elementary — Afton, WY
Federal NCES profile for Afton Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 38/100.
👥 Class size 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Lincoln County School District #2 · Wyoming
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 11.7:1 Wyoming avg
+15% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Afton Elementary reports 419 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 31.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 15% above the Wyoming state mean of 11.7:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 16% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 13.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 51% below the Wyoming average and 74% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Lincoln County School District #2 spends $16,250 per pupil district-wide, below the Wyoming average of $24,788 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 27.3% from local sources (property taxes), 63.0% from the state, and 9.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Afton Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Wyoming state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Wyoming | Wyoming avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▲ 15% | 11.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.5% | ▼ 51% | 27.4% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 419 | top 85% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
13.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 51% below the Wyoming average of 27.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
— 15% above state mean
Top 72% in Wyoming — lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$16,250
per pupil, district-wide
— below Wyoming avg of $24,788
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
Enrollment 419 Top 85% in Wyoming — larger than 15% of 351 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 31.0
Students per teacher 13.4:1 +15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 13.5% -51% vs state
NCES ID 560406000204
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lincoln County School District #2, which includes Afton Elementary.
$16,250
Per student
-34%
vs Wyoming
Avg $24,788
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 846
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Enrollment
- 274
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
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School discipline data
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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 other school in Afton, WY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Afton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Afton Elementary is 13.4:1, which is 15% higher than the Wyoming average of 11.7:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Afton, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Afton Elementary?
Afton Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.