Enrollment
129
Wyoming · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cheyenne, WY
Gilchrist Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Gilchrist Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 560198000109
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gilchrist Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Wyoming schools.
- #6 of 17
- elementary schools in Cheyenne · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- large classes for Wyoming
- 15.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Gilchrist Elementary has class sizes larger than 83% of Wyoming schools. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gilchrist Elementary ranks #6 of 17 elementary schools in Cheyenne, WY.
School address
District: Laramie County School District #1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560198000109 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 11.4:1 Wyoming avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.3%
vs 27.4% Wyoming avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gilchrist Elementary compares with Wyoming and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gilchrist Elementary
Gilchrist Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Cheyenne, Wyoming, enrolling 129 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Wyoming schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 15.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 129 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wyoming median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 347 scored Wyoming schools.
Among 45 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wyoming schools statewide, it ranks #37, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Laramie County School District #1 spends $17,457 per pupil, 22% below the Wyoming average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Cheyenne's elementary schools, it stands alongside Meadowlark Elementary (453 students): Gilchrist Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.3:1 vs 16.2:1).
Laramie County School District #1 also operates East High School (1,566 students) and Central High School (1,270 students) alongside Gilchrist Elementary.
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 Gilchrist Elementary compares
Gilchrist Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Wyoming and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wyoming | Wyoming avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▲ 25% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.3% | ▼ 44% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 129 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
129
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the Wyoming average of 27.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 83% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.1%
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
$17,457
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 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 88.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 88.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.1, Gilchrist Elementary is less mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Laramie County School District #1, which includes Gilchrist Elementary.
$17,457
Per student
-22%
vs Wyoming
Avg $22,313
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.1%
State 59.3%
Federal 14.6%
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 Gilchrist Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carey Junior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mccormick Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gilchrist Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,566
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,270
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,112
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 622
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Cheyenne
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Meadowlark Elementary
Standard public school
453 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Saddle Ridge Elementary
Standard public school
333 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Freedom Elementary
Standard public school
323 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Sunrise Elementary
Standard public school
315 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Prairie Wind Elementary
Standard public school
299 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
Dildine Elementary
Standard public school
298 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~129 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Gilchrist Elementary
How many students attend Gilchrist Elementary?
Gilchrist Elementary has 129 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cheyenne, WY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gilchrist Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Gilchrist Elementary is 14.3:1, which is 25% higher than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gilchrist Elementary?
15.3% of students at Gilchrist Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gilchrist Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Gilchrist Elementary is White at 88.4% of enrollment, in Cheyenne, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gilchrist Elementary?
Gilchrist Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Gilchrist Elementary rank among elementary schools in Cheyenne?
By Resource Investment Index, Gilchrist Elementary ranks #6 of 17 elementary schools in Cheyenne, 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 Cheyenne on the city page.
Is Gilchrist Elementary a good school?
Gilchrist Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Wyoming schools. 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 Laramie County School District #1?
Besides Gilchrist Elementary, Laramie County School District #1 also operates East High School (1,566 students), Central High School (1,270 students), and South High School (1,112 students). See the Laramie County School District #1 district page for the complete list.
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