- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Big Horn, WY
Big Horn Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Big Horn Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 560569000446
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 73
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Big Horn Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Wyoming schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Big Horn · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.9:1
- large classes for Wyoming
- 5.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Big Horn Middle School has class sizes larger than 88% of Wyoming schools. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Big Horn Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Big Horn, WY.
School address
District: Sheridan County School District #1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560569000446 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Big Horn Middle School held near 129 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 9.4 → 11.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 560569000446 · Big Horn, WY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
134 enr · 14.9:1 · 5.3% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Tongue River High School (276 students)
Big Horn Middle School held near 129 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 9.4 → 11.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
Big Horn Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tongue River H
Tongue River High School
276 students
- Tongue River E
Tongue River Elementary
255 students
- Big Horn Eleme
Big Horn Elementary
216 students
- Big Horn High
Big Horn High School
169 students
- Tongue River M
Tongue River Middle School
152 students
- This school
Big Horn Middle School
134 students
What this shows Big Horn Middle School reports 134 students on the CCD universe file.
How Big Horn Middle School compares
Big Horn Middle School 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 31% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.3% | ▼ 81% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 134 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
134
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 88% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,112
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 134 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.8%
Two or More 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 91.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.5, Big Horn Middle School is less mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
District finance for Sheridan County School District #1 reports $18,112 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Big Horn Middle School 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 | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Big Horn Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Big Horn High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tongue River Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Big Horn Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 255
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 216
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 169
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 152
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~134 students)
Frequently asked questions about Big Horn Middle School
How many students attend Big Horn Middle School?
Big Horn Middle School has 134 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Big Horn, WY. CCD year-over-year: 133 (2022-23) → 129 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Big Horn Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Big Horn Middle School is 14.9:1, which is 31% higher than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Big Horn Middle School?
5.3% of students at Big Horn Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Big Horn Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Big Horn Middle School is White at 91.8% of enrollment, in Big Horn, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Big Horn Middle School?
Big Horn Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Big Horn Middle School rank among public schools in Big Horn?
By Resource Investment Index, Big Horn Middle School ranks #2 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.
What other schools are in Sheridan County School District #1?
Besides Big Horn Middle School, Sheridan County School District #1 also operates Tongue River High School (276 students), Tongue River Elementary (255 students), and Big Horn Elementary (216 students). See the Sheridan County School District #1 district page for the complete list.