- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Worland, WY
East Side Elementary
Federal NCES profile for East Side Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 560624000579
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Side Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wyoming median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Worland · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.1:1
- students per teacher
- 29.8%
- free-lunch eligible
East Side Elementary has class sizes near the Wyoming median. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Side Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Worland, WY.
School address
District: Washakie County School District #1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560624000579 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
East Side Elementary shrank from 168 students in 2022-23 to 144 in 2023-24 (-14.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 15.3 → 14.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 560624000579 · Worland, WY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
151 enr · 10.1:1 · 29.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Worland High School (339 students)
East Side Elementary shrank from 168 students in 2022-23 to 144 in 2023-24 (-14.3%). Teacher FTE lost 15.3 → 14.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
East Side Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Worland High S
Worland High School
339 students
- Worland Middle
Worland Middle School
270 students
- West Side Elem
West Side Elementary
158 students
- South Side Ele
South Side Elementary
158 students
- This school
East Side Elementary
151 students
What this shows East Side Elementary reports 151 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Side Elementary compares
East Side Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wyoming and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wyoming | Wyoming avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.8% | ▲ 9% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 151 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
151
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 36% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$20,523
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $23,707
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.2%
Hispanic or Latino 29.1%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 66.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.6, East Side Elementary is more mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
District finance for Washakie County School District #1 reports $20,523 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Side Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worland High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Worland Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Side Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Side Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Side Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 158
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 158
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Worland
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~151 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Side Elementary
How many students attend East Side Elementary?
East Side Elementary has 151 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Worland, WY. CCD year-over-year: 168 (2022-23) → 144 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Side Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at East Side Elementary is 10.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 36% 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 East Side Elementary?
29.8% of students at East Side Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Side Elementary?
The largest demographic group at East Side Elementary is White at 66.2% of enrollment, in Worland, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Side Elementary?
East Side Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 East Side Elementary rank among elementary schools in Worland?
By Resource Investment Index, East Side Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Worland, 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 Worland on the city page.
What other schools are in Washakie County School District #1?
Besides East Side Elementary, Washakie County School District #1 also operates Worland High School (339 students), Worland Middle School (270 students), and West Side Elementary (158 students). See the Washakie County School District #1 district page for the complete list.