How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Desert Elementary | Rock Springs Junior High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Wamsutter, WY | Rock Springs, WY |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | middle |
| Enrollment | 27 | 746 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 6.7:1 | 17.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 45.0% | 29.8% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Desert Elementary | Rock Springs Junior High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,425 | $18,425 |
| District | Sweetwater County School District #1 | Sweetwater County School District #1 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Desert Elementary | Rock Springs Junior High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 44.4% | 66.2% |
| African American | 0.0% | 1.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33.3% | 27.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 22.2% | 4.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Desert Elementary | Rock Springs Junior High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 13.5:1 | 373:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 48.1% | 49.7% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 32 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.