Enrollment
331
Wyoming · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kemmerer, WY
Canyon Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Canyon Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 560403000555
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 97
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Canyon Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Wyoming schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Kemmerer · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- large classes for Wyoming
- 16.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Canyon Elementary School has class sizes larger than 74% of Wyoming schools. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Canyon Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Kemmerer, WY.
School address
District: Lincoln County School District #1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560403000555 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 11.4:1 Wyoming avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.9%
vs 27.4% Wyoming avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Canyon Elementary School compares with Wyoming and U.S. medians
What stands out at Canyon Elementary School
Canyon Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Kemmerer, Wyoming, enrolling 331 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Wyoming schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 16.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 331 puts it in the larger third of Wyoming schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 347 scored Wyoming schools.
Against 102 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #13.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 331 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 1.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Kemmerer's elementary schools, it stands alongside Thoman Ranch Elementary (1 students): Canyon Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount.
Lincoln County School District #1 also operates Kemmerer Junior Senior High School (288 students) and New Frontier High School (18 students) alongside Canyon Elementary 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 Canyon Elementary School compares
Canyon Elementary 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 | 13.2:1 | ▲ 16% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.9% | ▼ 38% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 331 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
331
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
16.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 16% 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
1.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$19,028
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $22,313
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 331 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 90.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Two or More 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: White at 90.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.5, Canyon Elementary School is less mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lincoln County School District #1, which includes Canyon Elementary School.
$19,028
Per student
-15%
vs Wyoming
Avg $22,313
+15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 81.4%
State 14.9%
Federal 3.6%
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 Canyon Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kemmerer Junior Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Frontier High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Canyon Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 18
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar elementary schools in Kemmerer
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~331 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Canyon Elementary School
How many students attend Canyon Elementary School?
Canyon Elementary School has 331 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kemmerer, WY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canyon Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Canyon Elementary School is 13.2:1, which is 16% higher than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Canyon Elementary School?
16.9% of students at Canyon Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Canyon Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Canyon Elementary School is White at 90.6% of enrollment, in Kemmerer, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Canyon Elementary School?
Canyon Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Canyon Elementary School rank among public schools in Kemmerer?
By Resource Investment Index, Canyon Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Kemmerer, 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 Kemmerer on the city page.
Is Canyon Elementary School a good school?
Canyon Elementary School earns 52/100 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 Lincoln County School District #1?
Besides Canyon Elementary School, Lincoln County School District #1 also operates Kemmerer Junior Senior High School (288 students) and New Frontier High School (18 students). See the Lincoln County School District #1 district page for the complete list.
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