- Enrollment
- 1,566
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cheyenne, WY
Baggs Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Baggs Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 560198000098
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Baggs Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Wyoming schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wyoming schools.
- #11 of 14
- schools in Cheyenne · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.6:1
- large classes for Wyoming
- 39.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Baggs Elementary has class sizes larger than 86% of Wyoming schools. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Baggs Elementary ranks #11 of 14 schools in Cheyenne, WY.
School address
District: Laramie County School District #1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560198000098 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Baggs Elementary held near 324 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 27.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 560198000098 · Cheyenne, WY Other · SMALL · TRAD
336 enr · 14.6:1 · 39.8% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: East High School (1,566 students)
Baggs Elementary held near 324 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 27.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
Baggs 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 336
Baggs Elementary
336 students
What this shows Baggs Elementary reports 336 students on the CCD universe file.
How Baggs Elementary compares
Baggs 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 28% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.8% | ▲ 45% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 336 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
336
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 86% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.4%
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 + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.0%
Hispanic or Latino 33.0%
Two or More 5.7%
African American 3.6%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 56.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.3, Baggs 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 Baggs Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carey Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mccormick Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Baggs 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
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
Anderson Elementary
Standard public school
292 students 16.2:1 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 (~336 students)
Frequently asked questions about Baggs Elementary
How many students attend Baggs Elementary?
Baggs Elementary has 336 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cheyenne, WY. CCD year-over-year: 324 (2022-23) → 324 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baggs Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Baggs Elementary is 14.6:1, which is 28% higher than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Baggs Elementary?
39.8% of students at Baggs Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Baggs Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Baggs Elementary is White at 56.0% of enrollment, in Cheyenne, WY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Baggs Elementary?
Baggs Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Baggs Elementary rank among schools in Cheyenne?
By Resource Investment Index, Baggs Elementary ranks #11 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 Baggs 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.