Enrollment
39
Wyoming · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Farson, WY
Farson-Eden Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Farson-Eden Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 560530200524
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Farson-Eden Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wyoming median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Farson · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.8:1
- students per teacher
- 27.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Farson-Eden Middle School has class sizes near the Wyoming median. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Farson-Eden Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Farson, WY.
School address
District: Sweetwater County School District #1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560530200524 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.8:1
vs 11.4:1 Wyoming avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.5%
vs 27.4% Wyoming avg
+0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Farson-Eden Middle School compares with Wyoming and U.S. medians
What stands out at Farson-Eden Middle School
Farson-Eden Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Farson, Wyoming, enrolling 39 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wyoming schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 27.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 39 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.
Among 18 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wyoming schools statewide, it ranks #14, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.8% 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 Middle 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 Middle School compares
Farson-Eden Middle 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 | 9.8:1 | ▼ 14% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.5% | ▲ 0% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 39 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
39
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 33% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.8%
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
Counselors0.0 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.
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 87.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Two or More 2.6%
Largest group: White at 87.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.8, Farson-Eden Middle School is less mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sweetwater County School District #1, which includes Farson-Eden Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Springs High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rock Springs Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pilot Butte Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastside Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stagecoach Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Farson-Eden Middle 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 middle 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 (~39 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Farson-Eden Middle School
How many students attend Farson-Eden Middle School?
Farson-Eden Middle School has 39 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Farson, WY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Farson-Eden Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Farson-Eden Middle School is 9.8:1, which is 14% lower than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 38% 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 Middle School?
27.5% of students at Farson-Eden Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Farson-Eden Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Farson-Eden Middle School is White at 87.2% of enrollment, in Farson, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Farson-Eden Middle School?
Farson-Eden Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Farson-Eden Middle School rank among public schools in Farson?
By Resource Investment Index, Farson-Eden Middle School ranks #3 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 Middle School a good school?
Farson-Eden Middle School earns 38/100 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 Middle 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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