Enrollment
294
Wyoming · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cody, WY
Eastside Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Eastside Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 560207000122
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eastside Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wyoming median.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Cody · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- students per teacher
- 29.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Eastside Elementary has class sizes near the Wyoming median. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eastside Elementary ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Cody, WY.
School address
District: Park County School District # 6 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560207000122 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.3:1
vs 11.4:1 Wyoming avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.1%
vs 27.4% Wyoming avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eastside Elementary compares with Wyoming and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eastside Elementary
Eastside Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Cody, Wyoming, enrolling 294 students.
At 11.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Wyoming median, within a few percentage points of the 11.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 29.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 294 puts it in the larger third of Wyoming schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 347 scored Wyoming schools.
Against 109 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #35.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 294 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Park County School District # 6 spends $16,726 per pupil, 25% below the Wyoming average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Cody's elementary schools, it stands alongside Sunset Elementary (290 students): Eastside Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (11.3:1 vs 10.4:1).
Park County School District # 6 also operates Cody High School (604 students) and Cody Middle School (466 students) alongside Eastside 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 Eastside Elementary compares
Eastside 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 1% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.1% | ▲ 6% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 294 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
294
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 51% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.6%
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
$16,726
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 294 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 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 86.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Two or More 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 86.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.5, Eastside Elementary is less mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Park County School District # 6, which includes Eastside Elementary.
$16,726
Per student
-25%
vs Wyoming
Avg $22,313
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.0%
State 52.4%
Federal 11.5%
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 Eastside Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cody High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cody Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunset Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glenn Livingston Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heart Mountain Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eastside Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 44
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar elementary schools in Cody
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Sunset Elementary
Standard public school
290 students 10.4:1 students per teacher
Glenn Livingston Elementary
Standard public school
286 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Wapiti Elementary
Standard public school
18 students 9:1 students per teacher
Valley Elementary
Standard public school
6 students 6:1 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 (~294 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Eastside Elementary
How many students attend Eastside Elementary?
Eastside Elementary has 294 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cody, WY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastside Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Eastside Elementary is 11.3:1, which is 1% lower than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 28% 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 Eastside Elementary?
29.1% of students at Eastside Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eastside Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Eastside Elementary is White at 86.4% of enrollment, in Cody, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eastside Elementary?
Eastside Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Eastside Elementary rank among elementary schools in Cody?
By Resource Investment Index, Eastside Elementary ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Cody, 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 Cody on the city page.
Is Eastside Elementary a good school?
Eastside Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wyoming median. 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 Park County School District # 6?
Besides Eastside Elementary, Park County School District # 6 also operates Cody High School (604 students), Cody Middle School (466 students), and Sunset Elementary (290 students). See the Park County School District # 6 district page for the complete list.
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