Enrollment
227
Wyoming · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cheyenne, WY
Alta Vista Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Alta Vista Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 560198000096
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alta Vista Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 71% of Wyoming schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wyoming schools.
- #7 of 14
- schools in Cheyenne · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 9.5:1
- small classes for Wyoming
- 46.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Alta Vista Elementary has class sizes smaller than 71% of Wyoming schools. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alta Vista Elementary ranks #7 of 14 schools in Cheyenne, WY.
School address
District: Laramie County School District #1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560198000096 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.5:1
vs 11.4:1 Wyoming avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.9%
vs 27.4% Wyoming avg
+71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alta Vista Elementary compares with Wyoming and U.S. medians
What stands out at Alta Vista Elementary
Alta Vista Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Cheyenne, Wyoming, enrolling 227 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wyoming schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 46.9% of students qualify for free meals, 71% above the Wyoming average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 227 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wyoming median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 347 scored Wyoming schools.
Against 33 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #22.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 55/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Laramie County School District #1 spends $17,457 per pupil, 22% below the Wyoming average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Cheyenne's public schools, it stands alongside Pioneer Park Elementary (420 students): Alta Vista Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (9.5:1 vs 16.8:1).
Laramie County School District #1 also operates East High School (1,566 students) and Central High School (1,270 students) alongside Alta Vista 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 Alta Vista Elementary compares
Alta Vista 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 | 9.5:1 | ▼ 17% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.9% | ▲ 71% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 227 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.5:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
227
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% 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
9.5:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 29% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
46.3%
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
$17,457
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $22,313
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 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 60.4%
Hispanic or Latino 29.1%
Two or More 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.8%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 60.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.7, Alta Vista Elementary is more mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Laramie County School District #1, which includes Alta Vista Elementary.
$17,457
Per student
-22%
vs Wyoming
Avg $22,313
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.1%
State 59.3%
Federal 14.6%
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 Alta Vista 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 | Similar 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 Alta Vista Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,566
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- 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
Afflerbach Elementary
Standard public school
352 students 11.7:1 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
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 (~227 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Alta Vista Elementary
How many students attend Alta Vista Elementary?
Alta Vista Elementary has 227 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cheyenne, WY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alta Vista Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Alta Vista Elementary is 9.5:1, which is 17% lower than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 39% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alta Vista Elementary?
46.9% of students at Alta Vista Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alta Vista Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Alta Vista Elementary is White at 60.4% of enrollment, in Cheyenne, WY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alta Vista Elementary?
Alta Vista Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alta Vista Elementary rank among schools in Cheyenne?
By Resource Investment Index, Alta Vista Elementary ranks #7 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.
Is Alta Vista Elementary a good school?
Alta Vista Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 71% of Wyoming schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Laramie County School District #1?
Besides Alta Vista 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.
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