- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Douglas, WY
Douglas Upper Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Douglas Upper Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 560214000352
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Douglas Upper Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wyoming median.
- #3 of 8
- elementary schools in Douglas · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.5:1
- students per teacher
- 22.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Douglas Upper Elementary School has class sizes near the Wyoming median. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Douglas Upper Elementary School ranks #3 of 8 elementary schools in Douglas, WY.
School address
District: Converse County School District #1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560214000352 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Douglas Upper Elementary School held near 270 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 24.4 → 24.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 560214000352 · Douglas, WY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
251 enr · 10.5:1 · 22.6% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Douglas High School (511 students)
Douglas Upper Elementary School held near 270 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE held 24.4 → 24.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
Douglas Upper Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Douglas High S
Douglas High School
511 students
- Douglas Middle
Douglas Middle School
389 students
- This school
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 Upper Elementary School reports 251 students on the CCD universe file.
How Douglas Upper Elementary School compares
Douglas Upper Elementary 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 | 10.5:1 | ▼ 8% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.6% | ▼ 18% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 251 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
251
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 40% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.9%
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
$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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 251 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.9%
Hispanic or Latino 15.1%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 80.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.2, Douglas Upper Elementary School is about as mixed as 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 Upper Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Douglas Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Douglas Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Douglas Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| White Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Douglas Upper Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools in Douglas
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Douglas Intermediate School
Standard public school
229 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Douglas Primary School
Standard public school
210 students 9.5:1 students per teacher
White Elementary
Standard public school
16 students 8:1 students per teacher
Moss Agate Elementary
Standard public school
13 students 6.5:1 students per teacher
Shawnee Elementary
Standard public school
12 students 12:1 students per teacher
Walker Creek Elementary
Standard public school
9 students 9:1 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 (~251 students)
Frequently asked questions about Douglas Upper Elementary School
How many students attend Douglas Upper Elementary School?
Douglas Upper Elementary School has 251 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Douglas, WY. CCD year-over-year: 283 (2022-23) → 270 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Douglas Upper Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Douglas Upper Elementary School is 10.5:1, which is 8% lower than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 33% 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 Douglas Upper Elementary School?
22.6% of students at Douglas Upper Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Douglas Upper Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Douglas Upper Elementary School is White at 80.9% of enrollment, in Douglas, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Douglas Upper Elementary School?
Douglas Upper Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Upper Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Douglas?
By Resource Investment Index, Douglas Upper Elementary School ranks #3 of 8 elementary 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 elementary schools in Douglas on the city page.
What other schools are in Converse County School District #1?
Besides Douglas Upper Elementary School, Converse County School District #1 also operates Douglas High School (511 students), Douglas Middle School (389 students), and Douglas Intermediate School (229 students). See the Converse County School District #1 district page for the complete list.