- Enrollment
- 861
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jackson, WY
Colter Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Colter Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 560583000289
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Colter Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wyoming median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Jackson · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.9:1
- students per teacher
- 5.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Colter Elementary has class sizes near the Wyoming median. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Colter Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Jackson, WY.
School address
District: Teton County School District #1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560583000289 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Colter Elementary held near 289 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.8 → 30.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 560583000289 · Jackson, WY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
318 enr · 9.9:1 · 5.1% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Jackson Hole High School (861 students)
Colter Elementary held near 289 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.8 → 30.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
Colter Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jackson Hole H
Jackson Hole High School
861 students
- Jackson Hole M
Jackson Hole Middle School
664 students
- Munger Mountai
Munger Mountain Elementary School
355 students
- Jackson Elemen 319
Jackson Elementary
319 students
- This school 318
Colter Elementary
318 students
- Wilson Element 192
Wilson Elementary
192 students
What this shows Colter Elementary reports 318 students on the CCD universe file.
How Colter Elementary compares
Colter Elementary 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 | 9.9:1 | ▼ 13% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.1% | ▼ 81% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 318 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
318
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% below the Wyoming average of 27.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 34% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.7%
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
$24,386
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 318 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.4%
Hispanic or Latino 19.2%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 76.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.8, Colter Elementary is more mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Teton County School District #1 reports $24,386 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Colter Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Hole High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jackson Hole Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Munger Mountain Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jackson Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wilson Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Colter Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 664
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 192
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Jackson
2 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 (~318 students)
Frequently asked questions about Colter Elementary
How many students attend Colter Elementary?
Colter Elementary has 318 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Jackson, WY. CCD year-over-year: 293 (2022-23) → 289 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colter Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Colter Elementary is 9.9:1, which is 13% lower than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 37% 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 Colter Elementary?
5.1% of students at Colter Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Colter Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Colter Elementary is White at 76.4% of enrollment, in Jackson, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Colter Elementary?
Colter Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Colter Elementary rank among elementary schools in Jackson?
By Resource Investment Index, Colter Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Jackson, WY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Jackson on the city page.
What other schools are in Teton County School District #1?
Besides Colter Elementary, Teton County School District #1 also operates Jackson Hole High School (861 students), Jackson Hole Middle School (664 students), and Munger Mountain Elementary School (355 students). See the Teton County School District #1 district page for the complete list.