- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Evanston, WY
Aspen Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Aspen Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 560276000462
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aspen Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Wyoming schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Evanston · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.6:1
- small classes for Wyoming
- 34.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Aspen Elementary has class sizes smaller than 70% of Wyoming schools. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aspen Elementary ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Evanston, WY.
School address
District: Uinta County School District #1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560276000462 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Aspen Elementary shrank from 289 students in 2022-23 to 269 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE held 30.3 → 30.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 560276000462 · Evanston, WY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
287 enr · 9.6:1 · 34.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Evanston High School (771 students)
Aspen Elementary shrank from 289 students in 2022-23 to 269 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE held 30.3 → 30.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
Aspen Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Evanston High
Evanston High School
771 students
- Uinta Meadows
Uinta Meadows Elementary
408 students
- Evanston Middl
Evanston Middle School
324 students
- Davis Middle S
Davis Middle School
309 students
- This school 287
Aspen Elementary
287 students
- North Evanston 268
North Evanston Elementary
268 students
What this shows Aspen Elementary reports 287 students on the CCD universe file.
How Aspen Elementary compares
Aspen Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wyoming and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wyoming | Wyoming avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.6:1 | ▼ 16% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.6% | ▲ 26% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 287 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
287
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% above the Wyoming average of 27.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 30% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.5%
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
$18,437
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $23,707
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 287 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.1%
Hispanic or Latino 17.1%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 80.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.9, Aspen Elementary is about as mixed as the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
District finance for Uinta County School District #1 reports $18,437 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Aspen Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evanston High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Uinta Meadows Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Evanston Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Davis Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Evanston Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Aspen Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Evanston
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~287 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Aspen Elementary
How many students attend Aspen Elementary?
Aspen Elementary has 287 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Evanston, WY. CCD year-over-year: 289 (2022-23) → 269 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aspen Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Aspen Elementary is 9.6:1, which is 16% 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 Aspen Elementary?
34.6% of students at Aspen Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aspen Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Aspen Elementary is White at 80.1% of enrollment, in Evanston, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aspen Elementary?
Aspen Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Aspen Elementary rank among elementary schools in Evanston?
By Resource Investment Index, Aspen Elementary ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Evanston, WY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Evanston on the city page.
What other schools are in Uinta County School District #1?
Besides Aspen Elementary, Uinta County School District #1 also operates Evanston High School (771 students), Uinta Meadows Elementary (408 students), and Evanston Middle School (324 students). See the Uinta County School District #1 district page for the complete list.