Enrollment
105
Wyoming · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Big Piney, WY
Big Piney Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Big Piney Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 560126000042
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Big Piney Middle School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Wyoming schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Big Piney · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.1:1
- large classes for Wyoming
- 28.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Big Piney Middle School has class sizes larger than 74% of Wyoming schools. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Big Piney Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Big Piney, WY.
School address
District: Sublette County School District #9 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560126000042 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 11.4:1 Wyoming avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.3%
vs 27.4% Wyoming avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Big Piney Middle School compares with Wyoming and U.S. medians
What stands out at Big Piney Middle School
Big Piney Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Big Piney, Wyoming, enrolling 105 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Wyoming schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 28.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 105 puts it in the smaller third of Wyoming schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 347 Wyoming schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 34 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wyoming schools statewide, it ranks #34, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 750 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Sublette County School District #9 also operates Big Piney High School (150 students) and Big Piney Elementary (138 students) alongside Big Piney Middle School.
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 Piney Middle School compares
Big Piney Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Wyoming and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wyoming | Wyoming avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▲ 15% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.3% | ▲ 3% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 105 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
105
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 74% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.5%
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
$22,825
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wyoming avg of $22,313
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.1 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.3 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 88.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Two or More 1.0%
Largest group: White at 88.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.6, Big Piney Middle School is less mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sublette County School District #9, which includes Big Piney Middle School.
$22,825
Per student
+2%
vs Wyoming
Avg $22,313
+38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 84.3%
State 7.1%
Federal 8.6%
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 Piney Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Piney High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Big Piney Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| La Barge Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Big Piney Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 150
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 138
- Students per teacher
- 8.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 38
- Students per teacher
- 5.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar middle 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 (~105 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Big Piney Middle School
How many students attend Big Piney Middle School?
Big Piney Middle School has 105 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Big Piney, WY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Big Piney Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Big Piney Middle School is 13.1:1, which is 15% higher than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Big Piney Middle School?
28.3% of students at Big Piney Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Big Piney Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Big Piney Middle School is White at 88.6% of enrollment, in Big Piney, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Big Piney Middle School?
Big Piney Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Piney Middle School rank among public schools in Big Piney?
By Resource Investment Index, Big Piney Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Big Piney, 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 Piney on the city page.
Is Big Piney Middle School a good school?
Big Piney Middle School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% 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 Sublette County School District #9?
Besides Big Piney Middle School, Sublette County School District #9 also operates Big Piney High School (150 students), Big Piney Elementary (138 students), and La Barge Elementary (38 students). See the Sublette County School District #9 district page for the complete list.
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