- Enrollment
- 150
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Big Piney Middle School held near 93 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 9.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 560126000042 · Big Piney, WY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
105 enr · 13.1:1 · 28.3% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Big Piney High School (150 students)
Big Piney Middle School held near 93 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 9.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
Big Piney Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Big Piney High
Big Piney High School
150 students
- Big Piney Elem
Big Piney Elementary
138 students
- This school
Big Piney Middle School
105 students
- La Barge Eleme 38
La Barge Elementary
38 students
What this shows Big Piney Middle School reports 105 students on the CCD universe file.
How Big Piney Middle School compares
Big Piney 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 | 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 methodology
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
$23,692
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $23,707
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.
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
District finance for Sublette County School District #9 reports $23,692 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 138
- Students per teacher
- 8.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 38
- Students per teacher
- 5.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~105 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 92 (2022-23) → 93 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.