- Enrollment
- 846
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Etna, WY
Etna Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Etna Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 560406000207
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Etna Elementary earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Wyoming schools.
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- large classes for Wyoming
- 9.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 274
- students enrolled
Etna Elementary has class sizes larger than 79% of Wyoming schools. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Lincoln County School District #2 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560406000207 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Etna Elementary shrank from 290 students in 2022-23 to 273 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 20.2 → 21.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 560406000207 · Etna, WY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
274 enr · 13.7:1 · 9.3% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Star Valley High School (846 students)
Etna Elementary shrank from 290 students in 2022-23 to 273 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE added 20.2 → 21.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
Etna Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Star Valley Hi
Star Valley High School
846 students
- Star Valley Mi
Star Valley Middle School
428 students
- Afton Elementa
Afton Elementary
419 students
- Osmond Element
Osmond Elementary
349 students
- Thayne Element
Thayne Elementary
344 students
- This school 274
Etna Elementary
274 students
What this shows Etna Elementary reports 274 students on the CCD universe file.
How Etna Elementary compares
Etna 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 | 13.7:1 | ▲ 20% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.3% | ▼ 66% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 274 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
274
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% below the Wyoming average of 27.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 79% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$16,530
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $23,707
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 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 87.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
Two or More 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
African American 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 87.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.5, Etna Elementary is less mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lincoln County School District #2 reports $16,530 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Etna Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Star Valley Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Afton Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Osmond Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thayne Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Etna Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~274 students)
Frequently asked questions about Etna Elementary
How many students attend Etna Elementary?
Etna Elementary has 274 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Etna, WY. CCD year-over-year: 290 (2022-23) → 273 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Etna Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Etna Elementary is 13.7:1, which is 20% higher than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Etna Elementary?
9.3% of students at Etna Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Etna Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Etna Elementary is White at 87.6% of enrollment, in Etna, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Etna Elementary?
Etna Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
What other schools are in Lincoln County School District #2?
Besides Etna Elementary, Lincoln County School District #2 also operates Star Valley High School (846 students), Star Valley Middle School (428 students), and Afton Elementary (419 students). See the Lincoln County School District #2 district page for the complete list.