Enrollment
216
Wyoming · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Big Horn, WY
Big Horn Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Big Horn Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 560569000395
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Big Horn Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Wyoming schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Big Horn · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- large classes for Wyoming
- 6.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Big Horn Elementary has class sizes larger than 77% of Wyoming schools. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Big Horn Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Big Horn, WY.
School address
District: Sheridan County School District #1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560569000395 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 11.4:1 Wyoming avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
6.7%
vs 27.4% Wyoming avg
-76% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Big Horn Elementary compares with Wyoming and U.S. medians
What stands out at Big Horn Elementary
Big Horn Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Big Horn, Wyoming, enrolling 216 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Wyoming schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 6.7% free-meal eligibility runs 76% below the Wyoming average.
With 216 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wyoming median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 347 scored Wyoming schools.
Among 46 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wyoming schools statewide, it ranks #4, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 216 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Sheridan County School District #1 spends $17,202 per pupil, 23% below the Wyoming average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Sheridan County School District #1 also operates Tongue River High School (276 students) and Tongue River Elementary (255 students) alongside Big Horn Elementary.
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 Big Horn Elementary compares
Big Horn Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Wyoming and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wyoming | Wyoming avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▲ 18% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.7% | ▼ 76% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 216 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
216
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
6.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% below the Wyoming average of 27.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 77% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,202
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $22,313
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 216 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 90.7%
Two or More 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 90.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.4, Big Horn Elementary is less mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sheridan County School District #1, which includes Big Horn Elementary.
$17,202
Per student
-23%
vs Wyoming
Avg $22,313
+4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.9%
State 68.3%
Federal 5.8%
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 Big Horn Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tongue River High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tongue River Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Big Horn High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tongue River Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Big Horn Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Big Horn Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 255
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 169
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 152
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 134
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary 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 (~216 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Big Horn Elementary
How many students attend Big Horn Elementary?
Big Horn Elementary has 216 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Big Horn, WY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Big Horn Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Big Horn Elementary is 13.5:1, which is 18% higher than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Big Horn Elementary?
6.7% of students at Big Horn Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Big Horn Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Big Horn Elementary is White at 90.7% of enrollment, in Big Horn, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Big Horn Elementary?
Big Horn Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Big Horn Elementary rank among public schools in Big Horn?
By Resource Investment Index, Big Horn Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Big Horn, 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 Big Horn on the city page.
Is Big Horn Elementary a good school?
Big Horn Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of 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 Sheridan County School District #1?
Besides Big Horn Elementary, Sheridan County School District #1 also operates Tongue River High School (276 students), Tongue River Elementary (255 students), and Big Horn High School (169 students). See the Sheridan County School District #1 district page for the complete list.
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