Enrollment
286
Wyoming · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Riverton, WY
Aspen Early Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Aspen Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 560522000572
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aspen Early Learning Center earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Wyoming schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wyoming schools.
- #7 of 8
- public schools in Riverton · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.6:1
- large classes for Wyoming
- 42.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Aspen Early Learning Center has class sizes larger than 78% of Wyoming schools. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aspen Early Learning Center ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Riverton, WY.
School address
District: Fremont County School District #25 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560522000572 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 11.4:1 Wyoming avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.7%
vs 27.4% Wyoming avg
+56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Aspen Early Learning Center compares with Wyoming and U.S. medians
What stands out at Aspen Early Learning Center
Aspen Early Learning Center is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Riverton, Wyoming, enrolling 286 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Wyoming schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 42.7% of students qualify for free meals, 56% above the Wyoming average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 286 puts it in the larger third of Wyoming schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 347 Wyoming schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 53 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wyoming schools statewide, it ranks #51, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and American Indian / Alaska Native (19%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 59/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Fremont County School District #25 also operates Riverton High School (701 students) and Riverton Middle School (559 students) alongside Aspen Early Learning Center.
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 Aspen Early Learning Center compares
Aspen Early Learning Center on the metrics families compare, against Wyoming and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wyoming | Wyoming avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▲ 19% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.7% | ▲ 56% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 286 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
286
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 78% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.3%
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
$20,360
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $22,313
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 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 59.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 18.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%
Two or More 7.7%
Asian 1.4%
African American 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 59.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.9, Aspen Early Learning Center is more mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fremont County School District #25, which includes Aspen Early Learning Center.
$20,360
Per student
-9%
vs Wyoming
Avg $22,313
+23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.0%
State 63.3%
Federal 20.7%
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 Aspen Early Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverton Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rendezvous Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Willow Creek Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jackson Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Aspen Early Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 701
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 173
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~286 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Aspen Early Learning Center
How many students attend Aspen Early Learning Center?
Aspen Early Learning Center has 286 students enrolled. It is a public school in Riverton, WY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aspen Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Aspen Early Learning Center is 13.6:1, which is 19% higher than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Aspen Early Learning Center?
42.7% of students at Aspen Early Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aspen Early Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Aspen Early Learning Center is White at 59.8% of enrollment, in Riverton, WY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aspen Early Learning Center?
Aspen Early Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Aspen Early Learning Center rank among public schools in Riverton?
By Resource Investment Index, Aspen Early Learning Center ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Riverton, 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 Riverton on the city page.
Is Aspen Early Learning Center a good school?
Aspen Early Learning Center earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% 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 Fremont County School District #25?
Besides Aspen Early Learning Center, Fremont County School District #25 also operates Riverton High School (701 students), Riverton Middle School (559 students), and Rendezvous Elementary (324 students). See the Fremont County School District #25 district page for the complete list.
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