Enrollment
53
Wyoming · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Farson, WY
Farson-Eden High School
Federal NCES profile for Farson-Eden High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 560530200293
👥 S:T ratio 58
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Farson-Eden High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wyoming median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Farson · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.6:1
- students per teacher
- 9.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Farson-Eden High School has class sizes near the Wyoming median. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Farson-Eden High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Farson, WY.
School address
District: Sweetwater County School District #1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560530200293 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.6:1
vs 11.4:1 Wyoming avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.8%
vs 27.4% Wyoming avg
-64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Farson-Eden High School compares with Wyoming and U.S. medians
What stands out at Farson-Eden High School
Farson-Eden High School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized high school in Farson, Wyoming, enrolling 53 students.
At 10.6:1, 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.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 9.8% free-meal eligibility runs 64% below the Wyoming average.
Enrollment of 53 puts it in the smaller third of Wyoming schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 347 scored Wyoming schools.
Against 17 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #6.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 161 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Sweetwater County School District #1 spends $15,932 per pupil, 29% below the Wyoming average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Sweetwater County School District #1 also operates Rock Springs High School (1,393 students) and Rock Springs Junior High (746 students) alongside Farson-Eden 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 Farson-Eden High School compares
Farson-Eden 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 7% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.8% | ▼ 64% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 53 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
53
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
9.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 41% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.3%
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
$15,932
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $22,313
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 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 88.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
Largest group: White at 88.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.0, Farson-Eden High School is less mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sweetwater County School District #1, which includes Farson-Eden High School.
$15,932
Per student
-29%
vs Wyoming
Avg $22,313
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.5%
State 46.2%
Federal 13.3%
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 Farson-Eden High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Springs High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rock Springs Junior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pilot Butte Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastside Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stagecoach Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Farson-Eden High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,393
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- 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
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~53 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Farson-Eden High School
How many students attend Farson-Eden High School?
Farson-Eden High School has 53 students enrolled. It is a high school in Farson, WY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Farson-Eden High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Farson-Eden High School is 10.6:1, which is 7% lower than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 32% 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 Farson-Eden High School?
9.8% of students at Farson-Eden High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Farson-Eden High School?
The largest demographic group at Farson-Eden High School is White at 88.7% of enrollment, in Farson, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Farson-Eden High School?
Farson-Eden High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Farson-Eden High School rank among public schools in Farson?
By Resource Investment Index, Farson-Eden High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Farson, 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 Farson on the city page.
Is Farson-Eden High School a good school?
Farson-Eden High School earns 39/100 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 Sweetwater County School District #1?
Besides Farson-Eden High School, 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.
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