- Enrollment
- 1,566
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cheyenne, WY
Anderson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Anderson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 560198000438
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Anderson Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Wyoming schools.
- #4 of 14
- schools in Cheyenne · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Wyoming
- 22.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Anderson Elementary has class sizes larger than 94% of Wyoming schools. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Anderson Elementary ranks #4 of 14 schools in Cheyenne, WY.
School address
District: Laramie County School District #1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560198000438 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Anderson Elementary held near 316 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.9 → 21.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 560198000438 · Cheyenne, WY Other · SMALL · TRAD
292 enr · 16.2:1 · 22.6% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: East High School (1,566 students)
Anderson Elementary held near 316 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.9 → 21.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
Anderson Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East High Scho
East High School
1,566 students
- Central High S
Central High School
1,270 students
- South High Sch
South High School
1,112 students
- Carey Junior H
Carey Junior High School
800 students
- Mccormick Juni 622
Mccormick Junior High School
622 students
- This school 292
Anderson Elementary
292 students
What this shows Anderson Elementary reports 292 students on the CCD universe file.
How Anderson Elementary compares
Anderson 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 42% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.6% | ▼ 18% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 292 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
292
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 94% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.2%
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
$18,376
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $23,707
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.3%
Hispanic or Latino 20.5%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 72.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.3, Anderson Elementary is more mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
District finance for Laramie County School District #1 reports $18,376 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Anderson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carey Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mccormick Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Anderson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
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 (~292 students)
Frequently asked questions about Anderson Elementary
How many students attend Anderson Elementary?
Anderson Elementary has 292 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cheyenne, WY. CCD year-over-year: 327 (2022-23) → 316 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anderson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Anderson Elementary is 16.2:1, which is 42% higher than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Anderson Elementary?
22.6% of students at Anderson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Anderson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Anderson Elementary is White at 72.3% of enrollment, in Cheyenne, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Anderson Elementary?
Anderson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Anderson Elementary rank among schools in Cheyenne?
By Resource Investment Index, Anderson Elementary ranks #4 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.
What other schools are in Laramie County School District #1?
Besides Anderson 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.