- Enrollment
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chugwater, WY
Chugwater School
Federal NCES profile for Chugwater School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 560509000591
👥 S:T ratio 78
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chugwater School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Wyoming schools.
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 5.6:1
- small classes for Wyoming
- 28.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 28
- students enrolled
Chugwater School has class sizes smaller than 94% of Wyoming schools. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Platte County School District #1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560509000591 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
28 on latest CCD 560509000591 · Chugwater, WY Other · SMALL · TRAD
28 enr · 5.6:1 · 28.6% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Wheatland High School (258 students)
Chugwater School CCD stamps from the federal school universe. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
Chugwater School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wheatland High
Wheatland High School
258 students
- Libbey Element
Libbey Elementary
198 students
- West Elementar
West Elementary
195 students
- Wheatland Midd
Wheatland Middle School
192 students
- This school 28
Chugwater School
28 students
- Glendo Element 17
Glendo Elementary
17 students
What this shows Chugwater School reports 28 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chugwater School compares
Chugwater School vs Wyoming and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Wyoming | Wyoming avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 5.6:1 | ▼ 51% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.6% | ▲ 4% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 28 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.6:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
28
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
5.6:1
students per teacher
- 51% below state mean
Top 6% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.6%
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
$21,319
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Platte County School District #1 reports $21,319 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chugwater School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheatland High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Libbey Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wheatland Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glendo Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chugwater School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 198
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 195
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 192
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 17
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide other 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 (~28 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chugwater School
How many students attend Chugwater School?
Chugwater School has 28 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chugwater, WY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chugwater School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chugwater School is 5.6:1, which is 51% lower than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 64% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chugwater School?
28.6% of students at Chugwater School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chugwater School?
Chugwater School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Platte County School District #1?
Besides Chugwater School, Platte County School District #1 also operates Wheatland High School (258 students), Libbey Elementary (198 students), and West Elementary (195 students). See the Platte County School District #1 district page for the complete list.