Enrollment
392
Wyoming · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 560096000162
Arapahoe Elementary — Arapahoe, WY
Federal NCES profile for Arapahoe Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 36/100.
👥 Class size 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 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: Fremont County School District #38 · 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)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 11.7:1 Wyoming avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 27.4% Wyoming avg
+265% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Arapahoe 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
Arapahoe Elementary reports 392 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 32.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 3% 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 25% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 100.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 265% above the Wyoming average and 93% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 196 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 87.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Fremont County School District #38 spends $41,274 per pupil district-wide, above the Wyoming average of $24,788 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 4.1% from local sources (property taxes), 64.4% from the state, and 31.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (F), calculated from 4 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 Arapahoe 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 | 12:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 265% | 27.4% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 392 | top 84% | — | — |
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
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 265% 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
12:1
students per teacher
— 3% above state mean
Top 54% in Wyoming — lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
87.8%
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
$41,274
per pupil, district-wide
— above Wyoming avg of $24,788
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 196 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 392 Top 84% in Wyoming — larger than 16% of 351 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 32.0
Students per teacher 12:1 +3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 100.0% +265% vs state
NCES ID 560096000162
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 90.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
White 2.6%
Two or More 1.8%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 90.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 196:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 87.8%
In-school suspensions 34
Out-of-school suspensions 15
Expulsions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fremont County School District #38, which includes Arapahoe Elementary.
$41,274
Per student
+67%
vs Wyoming
Avg $24,788
+112%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 4.1%
State 64.4%
Federal 31.5%
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
- 54
- Students per teacher
- —
Educator & family resources
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How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Arapahoe Elementary
How many students attend Arapahoe Elementary?
Arapahoe Elementary has 392 students enrolled. It is a other school in Arapahoe, WY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arapahoe Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Arapahoe Elementary is 12:1, which is 3% higher than the Wyoming average of 11.7:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Arapahoe Elementary?
100.0% of students at Arapahoe Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arapahoe Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Arapahoe Elementary is American Indian / Alaska Native at 90.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in Arapahoe, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arapahoe Elementary?
Arapahoe Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.