Enrollment
227
Wyoming · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 560198000096
Alta Vista Elementary — Cheyenne, WY
Federal NCES profile for Alta Vista Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 31/100.
👥 Class size 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
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: Laramie County School District #1 · 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)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.5:1
vs 11.7:1 Wyoming avg
-19% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Alta Vista Elementary reports 227 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 24.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 19% below the Wyoming state mean of 11.7:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 40% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 46.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 71% above the Wyoming average and 9% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 46.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Laramie County School District #1 spends $19,139 per pupil district-wide, below the Wyoming average of $24,788 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 26.1% from local sources (property taxes), 59.3% from the state, and 14.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (F), calculated from 3 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 Alta Vista 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 | 9.5:1 | ▼ 19% | 11.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.9% | ▲ 71% | 27.4% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 227 | top 54% | — | — |
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
46.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 71% above the Wyoming average of 27.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.5:1
students per teacher
— 19% below state mean
Top 24% in Wyoming — lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
46.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,139
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
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
Enrollment 227 Top 54% in Wyoming — larger than 46% of 351 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 24.0
Students per teacher 9.5:1 -19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 46.9% +71% vs state
NCES ID 560198000096
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 46.3%
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 8
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Laramie County School District #1, which includes Alta Vista Elementary.
$19,139
Per student
-23%
vs Wyoming
Avg $24,788
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,566
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,270
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,112
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Enrollment
- 622
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
Similar other schools in Cheyenne
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352 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Baggs Elementary
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Arp Elementary
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332 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Rossman Elementary
Standard public school
305 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Goins Elementary
Standard public school
299 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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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 other 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 19% lower than the Wyoming average of 11.7:1 and 40% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Cheyenne, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alta Vista Elementary?
Alta Vista Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.