Enrollment
466
Wyoming · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cody, WY
Cody Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Cody Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 560207000351
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cody Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wyoming median.
- #5 of 8
- public schools in Cody · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 17.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Cody Middle School has class sizes near the Wyoming median. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cody Middle School ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Cody, WY.
School address
District: Park County School District # 6 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560207000351 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 11.4:1 Wyoming avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.0%
vs 27.4% Wyoming avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cody Middle School compares with Wyoming and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cody Middle School
Cody Middle School is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Cody, Wyoming, enrolling 466 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Wyoming schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 17.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 466 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 72 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #12.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 233 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Park County School District # 6 spends $16,726 per pupil, 25% below the Wyoming average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Park County School District # 6 also operates Cody High School (604 students) and Eastside Elementary (294 students) alongside Cody Middle 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 Cody Middle School compares
Cody Middle 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 | 12.3:1 | ▲ 8% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.0% | ▼ 38% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 466 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
466
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
17.0%
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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 65% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.3%
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
$16,726
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $22,313
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 233 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
49
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.0 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 89.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Two or More 2.1%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.8, Cody Middle School is less mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Park County School District # 6, which includes Cody Middle School.
$16,726
Per student
-25%
vs Wyoming
Avg $22,313
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.0%
State 52.4%
Federal 11.5%
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 Cody Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cody High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastside Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunset Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glenn Livingston Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heart Mountain Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cody Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 44
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~466 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Cody Middle School
How many students attend Cody Middle School?
Cody Middle School has 466 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cody, WY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cody Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cody Middle School is 12.3:1, which is 8% higher than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cody Middle School?
17.0% of students at Cody Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cody Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Cody Middle School is White at 89.3% of enrollment, in Cody, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cody Middle School?
Cody Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Cody Middle School rank among public schools in Cody?
By Resource Investment Index, Cody Middle School ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Cody, 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 Cody on the city page.
Is Cody Middle School a good school?
Cody Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wyoming median. 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 Park County School District # 6?
Besides Cody Middle School, Park County School District # 6 also operates Cody High School (604 students), Eastside Elementary (294 students), and Sunset Elementary (290 students). See the Park County School District # 6 district page for the complete list.
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