- Enrollment
- 1,393
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rock Springs, WY
Eastside Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Eastside Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 560530200419
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eastside Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Wyoming schools.
- #3 of 7
- elementary schools in Rock Springs · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Wyoming
- 41.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Eastside Elementary has class sizes larger than 95% of Wyoming schools. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eastside Elementary ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in Rock Springs, WY.
School address
District: Sweetwater County School District #1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560530200419 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Eastside Elementary held near 500 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.1 → 34.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 560530200419 · Rock Springs, WY Elementary · MID · TRAD
541 enr · 16.4:1 · 41.3% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Rock Springs High School (1,393 students)
Eastside Elementary held near 500 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.1 → 34.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
Eastside Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rock Springs H
Rock Springs High School
1,393 students
- Rock Springs J
Rock Springs Junior High
746 students
- Pilot Butte El 547
Pilot Butte Elementary
547 students
- This school 541
Eastside Elementary
541 students
- Stagecoach Ele 394
Stagecoach Elementary
394 students
- Sage Elementar 352
Sage Elementary
352 students
What this shows Eastside Elementary reports 541 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eastside Elementary compares
Eastside 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 | 16.4:1 | ▲ 44% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.3% | ▲ 51% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 541 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
541
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the Wyoming average of 27.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 44% above state mean
Top 95% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.4%
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
$17,924
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $23,707
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 271 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
65
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.8%
Hispanic or Latino 31.2%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 60.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.9, Eastside Elementary is more mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sweetwater County School District #1 reports $17,924 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Eastside Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Springs High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rock Springs Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pilot Butte Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stagecoach Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sage Elementary | Smaller | Lower 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
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Rock Springs
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Pilot Butte Elementary
Standard public school
547 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Stagecoach Elementary
Standard public school
394 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Sage Elementary
Standard public school
352 students 11:1 students per teacher
Walnut Elementary
Standard public school
195 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Desert View Elementary
Standard public school
181 students 9.1:1 students per teacher
Northpark Elementary
Standard public school
165 students 9.2:1 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 (~541 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eastside Elementary
How many students attend Eastside Elementary?
Eastside Elementary has 541 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rock Springs, WY. CCD year-over-year: 525 (2022-23) → 500 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastside Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Eastside Elementary is 16.4:1, which is 44% higher than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eastside Elementary?
41.3% 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 60.8% of enrollment, in Rock Springs, WY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eastside Elementary?
Eastside Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Eastside Elementary rank among elementary schools in Rock Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Eastside Elementary ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in Rock Springs, 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 Rock Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Sweetwater County School District #1?
Besides Eastside Elementary, Sweetwater County School District #1 also operates Rock Springs High School (1,393 students), Rock Springs Junior High (746 students), and Pilot Butte Elementary (547 students). See the Sweetwater County School District #1 district page for the complete list.