Enrollment
244
Wyoming · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 560198000112
Henderson Elementary — Cheyenne, WY
Federal NCES profile for Henderson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 26/100.
👥 Class size 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 2
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: Laramie 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)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 11.7:1 Wyoming avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.3%
vs 27.4% Wyoming avg
+25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Henderson Elementary compares with Wyoming and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Henderson Elementary reports 244 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 20.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 17% above the Wyoming state mean of 11.7:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 14% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 34.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 25% above the Wyoming average and 34% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 39.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Laramie County School District #1 spends $19,139 per pupil district-wide, below the Wyoming average of $24,788 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 26.1% from local sources (property taxes), 59.3% from the state, and 14.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (F), calculated from 3 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 Henderson 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 | 13.7:1 | ▲ 17% | 11.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.3% | ▲ 25% | 27.4% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 244 | top 58% | — | — |
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
34.3%
free-lunch eligible
— 25% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
— 17% above state mean
Top 75% in Wyoming — lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
39.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,139
per pupil, district-wide
— below Wyoming avg of $24,788
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 244 Top 58% in Wyoming — larger than 42% of 351 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 20.0
Students per teacher 13.7:1 +17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 34.3% +25% vs state
NCES ID 560198000112
Student demographics
White 62.3%
Hispanic or Latino 29.9%
Two or More 5.3%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 62.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 39.3%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Laramie County School District #1, which includes Henderson Elementary.
$19,139
Per student
-23%
vs Wyoming
Avg $24,788
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,566
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,270
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,112
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Enrollment
- 622
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Henderson Elementary
How many students attend Henderson Elementary?
Henderson Elementary has 244 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Cheyenne, WY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henderson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Henderson Elementary is 13.7:1, which is 17% higher than the Wyoming average of 11.7:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Henderson Elementary?
34.3% of students at Henderson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Henderson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Henderson Elementary is White at 62.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in Cheyenne, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Henderson Elementary?
Henderson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.