- Enrollment
- 846
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Afton Elementary held near 398 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 32.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 560406000204 · Afton, WY Other · SMALL · TRAD
419 enr · 13.5:1 · 13.5% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Star Valley High School (846 students)
Afton Elementary held near 398 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE held 32.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
Afton Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Star Valley Hi
Star Valley High School
846 students
- Star Valley Mi
Star Valley Middle School
428 students
- This school
Afton Elementary
419 students
- Osmond Element
Osmond Elementary
349 students
- Thayne Element
Thayne Elementary
344 students
- Etna Elementar 274
Etna Elementary
274 students
What this shows Afton Elementary reports 419 students on the CCD universe file.
How Afton Elementary compares
Afton 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 | 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 methodology
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
$16,530
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $23,707
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.
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
District finance for Lincoln County School District #2 reports $16,530 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~419 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 416 (2022-23) → 398 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
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, gifted-program reporting. 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.
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.