- Enrollment
- 538
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lander, WY
Baldwin Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Baldwin Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 560287000539
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Baldwin Creek Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Wyoming schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Lander · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.1:1
- small classes for Wyoming
- 23.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Baldwin Creek Elementary has class sizes smaller than 74% of Wyoming schools. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Baldwin Creek Elementary ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Lander, WY.
School address
District: Fremont County School District # 1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560287000539 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Baldwin Creek Elementary shrank from 237 students in 2022-23 to 197 in 2023-24 (-16.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 19.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-40 students YoY 560287000539 · Lander, WY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
210 enr · 9.1:1 · 23.2% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Lander Valley High School (538 students)
Baldwin Creek Elementary shrank from 237 students in 2022-23 to 197 in 2023-24 (-16.9%). Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 19.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
Baldwin Creek Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lander Valley
Lander Valley High School
538 students
- Gannett Peak E
Gannett Peak Elementary
436 students
- Lander Middle
Lander Middle School
324 students
- This school 210
Baldwin Creek Elementary
210 students
- Pathfinder Hig 58
Pathfinder High School
58 students
- Jeffrey City E 4
Jeffrey City Elementary
4 students
What this shows Baldwin Creek Elementary reports 210 students on the CCD universe file.
How Baldwin Creek Elementary compares
Baldwin Creek 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 | 9.1:1 | ▼ 20% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.2% | ▼ 15% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 210 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.1:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
210
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
9.1:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 26% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
46.7%
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
$20,393
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $23,707
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 210 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 81.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.1%
Two or More 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Asian 1.9%
Largest group: White at 81.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.3, Baldwin Creek Elementary is about as mixed as the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
District finance for Fremont County School District # 1 reports $20,393 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Baldwin Creek Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lander Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gannett Peak Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lander Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pathfinder High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jeffrey City Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Baldwin Creek Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 58
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 4
- Students per teacher
- 4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar elementary schools in Lander
1 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 (~210 students)
Frequently asked questions about Baldwin Creek Elementary
How many students attend Baldwin Creek Elementary?
Baldwin Creek Elementary has 210 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lander, WY. CCD year-over-year: 237 (2022-23) → 197 (2023-24), down 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baldwin Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Baldwin Creek Elementary is 9.1:1, which is 20% lower than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 42% 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 Baldwin Creek Elementary?
23.2% of students at Baldwin Creek Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Baldwin Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Baldwin Creek Elementary is White at 81.0% of enrollment, in Lander, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Baldwin Creek Elementary?
Baldwin Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Baldwin Creek Elementary rank among public schools in Lander?
By Resource Investment Index, Baldwin Creek Elementary ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Lander, 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 Lander on the city page.
What other schools are in Fremont County School District # 1?
Besides Baldwin Creek Elementary, Fremont County School District # 1 also operates Lander Valley High School (538 students), Gannett Peak Elementary (436 students), and Lander Middle School (324 students). See the Fremont County School District # 1 district page for the complete list.