Enrollment
299
Wyoming · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cheyenne, WY
Goins Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Goins Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 560198000110
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Goins Elementary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Wyoming schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wyoming schools.
- #9 of 14
- schools in Cheyenne · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13:1
- large classes for Wyoming
- 51.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Goins Elementary has class sizes larger than 72% of Wyoming schools. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Goins Elementary ranks #9 of 14 schools in Cheyenne, WY.
School address
District: Laramie County School District #1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560198000110 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 11.4:1 Wyoming avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.6%
vs 27.4% Wyoming avg
+88% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Goins Elementary compares with Wyoming and U.S. medians
What stands out at Goins Elementary
Goins Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Cheyenne, Wyoming, enrolling 299 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13:1 puts it in the larger third of Wyoming schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 51.6% of students qualify for free meals, 88% above the Wyoming average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 299 puts it in the larger third of Wyoming schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 347 scored Wyoming schools.
Against 23 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #15.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (44%) and White (42%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 299 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 54.5% 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.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Cheyenne's public schools, it stands alongside Pioneer Park Elementary (420 students): Goins Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13:1 vs 16.8:1).
Laramie County School District #1 also operates East High School (1,566 students) and Central High School (1,270 students) alongside Goins 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 Goins Elementary compares
Goins 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 | 13:1 | ▲ 14% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.6% | ▲ 88% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 299 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
299
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% above the Wyoming average of 27.4%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 72% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
54.5%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 299 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.7 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
Hispanic or Latino 43.8%
White 41.8%
Two or More 7.0%
African American 6.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.5, Goins Elementary is more 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 Goins 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 Goins Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carey Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mccormick Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Goins 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 other schools in Cheyenne
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Pioneer Park Elementary
Standard public school
420 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Afflerbach Elementary
Standard public school
352 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Baggs Elementary
Standard public school
336 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Arp Elementary
Standard public school
332 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Rossman Elementary
Standard public school
305 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Anderson Elementary
Standard public school
292 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~299 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Goins Elementary
How many students attend Goins Elementary?
Goins Elementary has 299 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cheyenne, WY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Goins Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Goins Elementary is 13:1, which is 14% higher than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Goins Elementary?
51.6% of students at Goins Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Goins Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Goins Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 43.8% of enrollment, in Cheyenne, WY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Goins Elementary?
Goins Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Goins Elementary rank among schools in Cheyenne?
By Resource Investment Index, Goins Elementary ranks #9 of 14 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 schools in Cheyenne on the city page.
Is Goins Elementary a good school?
Goins Elementary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Wyoming schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Goins 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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