Enrollment
17
Wyoming · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 560509000272
Glendo Elementary — Glendo, WY
Federal NCES profile for Glendo Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 43/100.
👥 Class size 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Platte County School District #1 · Wyoming
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11:1
vs 11.7:1 Wyoming avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.2%
vs 27.4% Wyoming avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Glendo Elementary compares with Wyoming and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Glendo Elementary reports 17 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 2.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 6% below the Wyoming state mean of 11.7:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 31% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 18.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 34% below the Wyoming average and 65% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Platte County School District #1 spends $27,225 per pupil district-wide, above the Wyoming average of $24,788 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 28.5% from local sources (property taxes), 58.5% from the state, and 12.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Glendo Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Wyoming state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Wyoming | Wyoming avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11:1 | ▼ 6% | 11.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.2% | ▼ 34% | 27.4% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 17 | top 12% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
18.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 34% 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
11:1
students per teacher
— 6% below state mean
Top 42% in Wyoming — lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$27,225
per pupil, district-wide
— above Wyoming avg of $24,788
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 + 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
Enrollment 17 Top 12% in Wyoming — larger than 88% of 351 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 2.0
Students per teacher 11:1 -6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 18.2% -34% vs state
NCES ID 560509000272
Student demographics
White 100.0%
Largest group: White at 100.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Platte County School District #1, which includes Glendo Elementary.
$27,225
Per student
+10%
vs Wyoming
Avg $24,788
+40%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 28.5%
State 58.5%
Federal 12.9%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Enrollment
- 198
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Enrollment
- 195
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Enrollment
- 192
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Enrollment
- 28
- Students per teacher
- 5.6:1
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Frequently asked questions about Glendo Elementary
How many students attend Glendo Elementary?
Glendo Elementary has 17 students enrolled. It is a other school in Glendo, WY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glendo Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Glendo Elementary is 11:1, which is 6% lower than the Wyoming average of 11.7:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Glendo Elementary?
18.2% of students at Glendo Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glendo Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Glendo Elementary is White at 100.0%. The school serves a student body in Glendo, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glendo Elementary?
Glendo Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.