Enrollment
771
Wyoming · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Evanston, WY
Evanston High School
Federal NCES profile for Evanston High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 560276000152
👥 S:T ratio 33
📚 AP courses 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Evanston High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Wyoming schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wyoming.
- #5 of 8
- public schools in Evanston · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Wyoming
- 29.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Evanston High School has class sizes larger than 97% of Wyoming schools. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Evanston High School ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Evanston, WY.
School address
District: Uinta County School District #1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560276000152 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 11.4:1 Wyoming avg
+47% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.0%
vs 27.4% Wyoming avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Evanston High School compares with Wyoming and U.S. medians
What stands out at Evanston High School
Evanston High School is a large high school in Evanston, Wyoming, enrolling 771 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.8:1 is larger than about 97% of Wyoming schools and 47% above the 11.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 29.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wyoming, bigger than 96% of state schools at 771 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 347 scored Wyoming schools.
Against 24 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #5.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 36/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 8 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 257 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Uinta County School District #1 spends $17,496 per pupil, 22% below the Wyoming average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Uinta County School District #1 also operates Uinta Meadows Elementary (408 students) and Evanston Middle School (324 students) alongside Evanston High School.
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 Evanston High School compares
Evanston High School on the metrics families compare, against Wyoming and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wyoming | Wyoming avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▲ 47% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.0% | ▲ 6% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 771 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
771
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.0%
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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 47% above state mean
Top 97% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.7%
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
$17,496
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $22,313
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 257 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 77.8%
Hispanic or Latino 17.1%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 77.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.4, Evanston High School is more mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Uinta County School District #1, which includes Evanston High School.
$17,496
Per student
-22%
vs Wyoming
Avg $22,313
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.4%
State 66.5%
Federal 15.1%
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 Evanston High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uinta Meadows Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Evanston Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Davis Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Aspen Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Evanston Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Evanston High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar high 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 (~771 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Evanston High School
How many students attend Evanston High School?
Evanston High School has 771 students enrolled. It is a high school in Evanston, WY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Evanston High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Evanston High School is 16.8:1, which is 47% higher than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Evanston High School?
29.0% of students at Evanston High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Evanston High School?
The largest demographic group at Evanston High School is White at 77.8% of enrollment, in Evanston, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Evanston High School?
Evanston High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Evanston High School rank among public schools in Evanston?
By Resource Investment Index, Evanston High School ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Evanston, WY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Evanston on the city page.
Is Evanston High School a good school?
Evanston High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Wyoming schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wyoming. 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 Uinta County School District #1?
Besides Evanston High School, Uinta County School District #1 also operates Uinta Meadows Elementary (408 students), Evanston Middle School (324 students), and Davis Middle School (309 students). See the Uinta County School District #1 district page for the complete list.
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