- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Canyon Elementary School held near 326 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 25.2 → 25.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 560403000555 · Kemmerer, WY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
331 enr · 13.2:1 · 16.9% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Kemmerer Junior Senior High School (288 students)
Canyon Elementary School held near 326 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 25.2 → 25.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
Canyon Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Canyon Elementary School
331 students
- Kemmerer Junio
Kemmerer Junior Senior High School
288 students
- New Frontier H 18
New Frontier High School
18 students
What this shows Canyon Elementary School reports 331 students on the CCD universe file.
How Canyon Elementary School compares
Canyon Elementary 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 | 13.2:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$20,333
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $23,707
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.
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
District finance for Lincoln County School District #1 reports $20,333 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~331 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 320 (2022-23) → 326 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.