Enrollment
181
Wyoming · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rock Springs, WY
Desert View Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Desert View Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 560530200298
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Desert View Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Wyoming schools.
- #1 of 7
- elementary schools in Rock Springs · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.1:1
- small classes for Wyoming
- 37.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Desert View Elementary has class sizes smaller than 74% of Wyoming schools. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Desert View Elementary ranks #1 of 7 elementary schools in Rock Springs, WY.
School address
District: Sweetwater County School District #1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560530200298 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.1:1
vs 11.4:1 Wyoming avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.1%
vs 27.4% Wyoming avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Desert View Elementary compares with Wyoming and U.S. medians
What stands out at Desert View Elementary
Desert View Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Rock Springs, Wyoming, enrolling 181 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wyoming schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 37.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 181 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wyoming median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 347 scored Wyoming schools.
Against 60 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #13.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 181 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 56.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Sweetwater County School District #1 spends $15,932 per pupil, 29% below the Wyoming average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Rock Springs's elementary schools, it stands alongside Pilot Butte Elementary (547 students): Desert View Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (9.1:1 vs 15.6:1).
Sweetwater County School District #1 also operates Rock Springs High School (1,393 students) and Rock Springs Junior High (746 students) alongside Desert View Elementary.
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 Desert View Elementary compares
Desert View Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Wyoming and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wyoming | Wyoming avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.1:1 | ▼ 20% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.1% | ▲ 35% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 181 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.1:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
181
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
9.1:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 26% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
56.9%
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
$15,932
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $22,313
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 181 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.5 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 59.1%
Hispanic or Latino 35.9%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 59.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.1, Desert View Elementary is more mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sweetwater County School District #1, which includes Desert View Elementary.
$15,932
Per student
-29%
vs Wyoming
Avg $22,313
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.5%
State 46.2%
Federal 13.3%
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 Desert View Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Springs High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rock Springs Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pilot Butte Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastside Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stagecoach Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Desert View Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,393
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools in Rock Springs
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Pilot Butte Elementary
Standard public school
547 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Eastside Elementary
Standard public school
541 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Stagecoach Elementary
Standard public school
394 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Sage Elementary
Standard public school
352 students 11:1 students per teacher
Walnut Elementary
Standard public school
195 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Northpark Elementary
Standard public school
165 students 9.2:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~181 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Desert View Elementary
How many students attend Desert View Elementary?
Desert View Elementary has 181 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rock Springs, WY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Desert View Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Desert View Elementary is 9.1:1, which is 20% lower than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 42% 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 Desert View Elementary?
37.1% of students at Desert View Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Desert View Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Desert View Elementary is White at 59.1% of enrollment, in Rock Springs, WY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Desert View Elementary?
Desert View Elementary 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 Desert View Elementary rank among elementary schools in Rock Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Desert View Elementary ranks #1 of 7 elementary schools in Rock Springs, 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 Rock Springs on the city page.
Is Desert View Elementary a good school?
Desert View Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Wyoming schools. 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 Sweetwater County School District #1?
Besides Desert View Elementary, Sweetwater County School District #1 also operates Rock Springs High School (1,393 students), Rock Springs Junior High (746 students), and Pilot Butte Elementary (547 students). See the Sweetwater County School District #1 district page for the complete list.
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