- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Douglas, WY
Douglas Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Douglas Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 560214000368
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Douglas Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wyoming median.
- #6 of 10
- public schools in Douglas · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 20.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Douglas Middle School has class sizes near the Wyoming median. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Douglas Middle School ranks #6 of 10 public schools in Douglas, WY.
School address
District: Converse County School District #1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560214000368 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Douglas Middle School held near 382 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 33.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 560214000368 · Douglas, WY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
389 enr · 12.2:1 · 20.8% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Douglas High School (511 students)
Douglas Middle School held near 382 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 33.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
Douglas Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Douglas High S
Douglas High School
511 students
- This school
Douglas Middle School
389 students
- Douglas Upper
Douglas Upper Elementary School
251 students
- Douglas Interm
Douglas Intermediate School
229 students
- Douglas Primar
Douglas Primary School
210 students
- White Elementa 16
White Elementary
16 students
What this shows Douglas Middle School reports 389 students on the CCD universe file.
How Douglas Middle School compares
Douglas Middle School 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 | 12.2:1 | ▲ 7% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.8% | ▼ 24% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 389 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
389
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 64% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.7%
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
$21,731
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 195 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 84.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.9, Douglas Middle School is less mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Converse County School District #1 reports $21,731 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Douglas Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Douglas Upper Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Douglas Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Douglas Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| White Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Douglas Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 229
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 210
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 16
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~389 students)
Frequently asked questions about Douglas Middle School
How many students attend Douglas Middle School?
Douglas Middle School has 389 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Douglas, WY. CCD year-over-year: 379 (2022-23) → 382 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Douglas Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Douglas Middle School is 12.2:1, which is 7% 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 Douglas Middle School?
20.8% of students at Douglas Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Douglas Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Douglas Middle School is White at 84.1% of enrollment, in Douglas, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Douglas Middle School?
Douglas Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Douglas Middle School rank among public schools in Douglas?
By Resource Investment Index, Douglas Middle School ranks #6 of 10 public schools in Douglas, 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 Douglas on the city page.
What other schools are in Converse County School District #1?
Besides Douglas Middle School, Converse County School District #1 also operates Douglas High School (511 students), Douglas Upper Elementary School (251 students), and Douglas Intermediate School (229 students). See the Converse County School District #1 district page for the complete list.