- Enrollment
- 1,566
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cheyenne, WY
Dildine Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Dildine Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 560198000106
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dildine Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Wyoming schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wyoming schools.
- #8 of 17
- elementary schools in Cheyenne · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- large classes for Wyoming
- 31.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Dildine Elementary has class sizes larger than 88% of Wyoming schools. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dildine Elementary ranks #8 of 17 elementary schools in Cheyenne, WY.
School address
District: Laramie County School District #1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560198000106 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Dildine Elementary held near 300 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.5 → 21.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 560198000106 · Cheyenne, WY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
298 enr · 14.9:1 · 31.2% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: East High School (1,566 students)
Dildine Elementary held near 300 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.5 → 21.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
Dildine Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East High Scho
East High School
1,566 students
- Central High S
Central High School
1,270 students
- South High Sch
South High School
1,112 students
- Carey Junior H
Carey Junior High School
800 students
- Mccormick Juni 622
Mccormick Junior High School
622 students
- This school 298
Dildine Elementary
298 students
What this shows Dildine Elementary reports 298 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dildine Elementary compares
Dildine 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 31% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.2% | ▲ 14% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 298 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
298
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 88% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.8%
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
$18,376
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $23,707
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.1%
Hispanic or Latino 29.2%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 3.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 61.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.8, Dildine Elementary is more mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
District finance for Laramie County School District #1 reports $18,376 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dildine Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carey Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mccormick Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dildine Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,270
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,112
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 622
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Cheyenne
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Meadowlark Elementary
Standard public school
453 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Saddle Ridge Elementary
Standard public school
333 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Freedom Elementary
Standard public school
323 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Sunrise Elementary
Standard public school
315 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Prairie Wind Elementary
Standard public school
299 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
Henderson Elementary
Standard public school
244 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~298 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dildine Elementary
How many students attend Dildine Elementary?
Dildine Elementary has 298 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cheyenne, WY. CCD year-over-year: 301 (2022-23) → 300 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dildine Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dildine Elementary is 14.9:1, which is 31% higher than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dildine Elementary?
31.2% of students at Dildine Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dildine Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Dildine Elementary is White at 61.1% of enrollment, in Cheyenne, WY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dildine Elementary?
Dildine Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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).
How does Dildine Elementary rank among elementary schools in Cheyenne?
By Resource Investment Index, Dildine Elementary ranks #8 of 17 elementary schools in Cheyenne, 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 Cheyenne on the city page.
What other schools are in Laramie County School District #1?
Besides Dildine Elementary, Laramie County School District #1 also operates East High School (1,566 students), Central High School (1,270 students), and South High School (1,112 students). See the Laramie County School District #1 district page for the complete list.