- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Cody, WY
Heart Mountain Academy
Federal NCES profile for Heart Mountain Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 560207000560
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 82
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Heart Mountain Academy earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Wyoming schools.
- #1 of 8
- public schools in Cody · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.8:1
- small classes for Wyoming
- 27.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Heart Mountain Academy has class sizes smaller than 78% of Wyoming schools. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Heart Mountain Academy ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Cody, WY.
School address
District: Park County School District # 6 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560207000560 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Heart Mountain Academy grew from 37 students in 2022-23 to 44 in 2023-24 (+18.9%).
Teacher FTE held 5.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+7 students YoY 560207000560 · Cody, WY High · SMALL · TRAD
44 enr · 8.8:1 · 27.0% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Cody High School (604 students)
Heart Mountain Academy grew from 37 students in 2022-23 to 44 in 2023-24 (+18.9%). Teacher FTE held 5.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
Heart Mountain Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cody High Scho
Cody High School
604 students
- Cody Middle Sc
Cody Middle School
466 students
- Eastside Eleme
Eastside Elementary
294 students
- Sunset Element
Sunset Elementary
290 students
- Glenn Livingst
Glenn Livingston Elementary
286 students
- This school 44
Heart Mountain Academy
44 students
What this shows Heart Mountain Academy reports 44 students on the CCD universe file.
How Heart Mountain Academy compares
Heart Mountain Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wyoming and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wyoming | Wyoming avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.8:1 | ▼ 23% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.0% | ▼ 1% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 44 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.8:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
44
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
8.8:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 22% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
56.8%
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
$18,836
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $23,707
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 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.
Student demographics
White 81.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.6%
Two or More 4.5%
Largest group: White at 81.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.0, Heart Mountain Academy is less mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Park County School District # 6 reports $18,836 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Heart Mountain Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cody High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cody Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastside Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunset Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glenn Livingston Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Heart Mountain Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar high schools in Cody
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~44 students)
Frequently asked questions about Heart Mountain Academy
How many students attend Heart Mountain Academy?
Heart Mountain Academy has 44 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cody, WY. CCD year-over-year: 37 (2022-23) → 44 (2023-24), up 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heart Mountain Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Heart Mountain Academy is 8.8:1, which is 23% lower than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 44% 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 Heart Mountain Academy?
27.0% of students at Heart Mountain Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Heart Mountain Academy?
The largest demographic group at Heart Mountain Academy is White at 81.8% of enrollment, in Cody, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Heart Mountain Academy?
Heart Mountain Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Heart Mountain Academy rank among public schools in Cody?
By Resource Investment Index, Heart Mountain Academy ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Cody, 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 Cody on the city page.
What other schools are in Park County School District # 6?
Besides Heart Mountain Academy, Park County School District # 6 also operates Cody High School (604 students), Cody Middle School (466 students), and Eastside Elementary (294 students). See the Park County School District # 6 district page for the complete list.