Enrollment
800
Wyoming · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cheyenne, WY
Carey Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Carey Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 560198000093
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carey Junior High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Wyoming schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wyoming.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Cheyenne · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.1:1
- large classes for Wyoming
- 26.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Carey Junior High School has class sizes larger than 89% of Wyoming schools. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carey Junior High School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Cheyenne, WY.
School address
District: Laramie County School District #1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560198000093 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
53.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 11.4:1 Wyoming avg
+32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.5%
vs 27.4% Wyoming avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Carey Junior High School compares with Wyoming and U.S. medians
What stands out at Carey Junior High School
Carey Junior High School is a large middle school in Cheyenne, Wyoming, enrolling 800 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.1:1 is larger than about 89% of Wyoming schools and 32% above the 11.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 26.5% lands close to the Wyoming typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wyoming, bigger than 97% of state schools at 800 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 347 scored Wyoming schools.
Among 26 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wyoming schools statewide, it ranks #20, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 252 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Laramie County School District #1 spends $17,457 per pupil, 22% below the Wyoming average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 23 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Cheyenne's middle schools, it stands alongside Mccormick Junior High School (622 students): Carey Junior High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.1:1 vs 14.1:1).
Laramie County School District #1 also operates East High School (1,566 students) and Central High School (1,270 students) alongside Carey Junior High 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 Carey Junior High School compares
Carey Junior High 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 32% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.5% | ▼ 3% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 800 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
800
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 89% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
45.8%
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
$17,457
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
Counselors3.2 FTE
Per 252 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 92 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 23 expulsions.
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 70.5%
Hispanic or Latino 18.8%
Two or More 7.1%
African American 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 70.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.2, Carey Junior High School is more mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Laramie County School District #1, which includes Carey Junior High School.
$17,457
Per student
-22%
vs Wyoming
Avg $22,313
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.1%
State 59.3%
Federal 14.6%
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 Carey Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mccormick Junior High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Johnson Junior High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carey Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,566
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,270
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,112
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 622
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 574
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar middle schools in Cheyenne
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~800 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Carey Junior High School
How many students attend Carey Junior High School?
Carey Junior High School has 800 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cheyenne, WY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carey Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carey Junior High School is 15.1:1, which is 32% higher than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carey Junior High School?
26.5% of students at Carey Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carey Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Carey Junior High School is White at 70.5% of enrollment, in Cheyenne, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carey Junior High School?
Carey Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Carey Junior High School rank among middle schools in Cheyenne?
By Resource Investment Index, Carey Junior High School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Cheyenne, WY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Cheyenne on the city page.
Is Carey Junior High School a good school?
Carey Junior High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Wyoming schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wyoming. 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 Laramie County School District #1?
Besides Carey Junior High School, Laramie County School District #1 also operates East High School (1,566 students), Central High School (1,270 students), and South High School (1,112 students). See the Laramie County School District #1 district page for the complete list.
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