Enrollment
325
Wyoming · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sheridan, WY
Henry a. Coffeen Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Henry a. Coffeen Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 560569500316
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Henry a. Coffeen Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wyoming median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Sheridan · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 31.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Henry a. Coffeen Elementary has class sizes near the Wyoming median. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Henry a. Coffeen Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Sheridan, WY.
School address
District: Sheridan County School District #2 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560569500316 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 11.4:1 Wyoming avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.8%
vs 27.4% Wyoming avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Henry a. Coffeen Elementary compares with Wyoming and U.S. medians
What stands out at Henry a. Coffeen Elementary
Henry a. Coffeen Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Sheridan, Wyoming, enrolling 325 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Wyoming schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 31.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 325 puts it in the larger third of Wyoming schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 347 scored Wyoming schools.
Against 98 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #15.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 35/100).
12.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Sheridan County School District #2 spends $14,808 per pupil, 34% below the Wyoming average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Sheridan's elementary schools, it stands alongside Sagebrush Elementary (330 students): Henry a. Coffeen Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.5:1 vs 11.4:1).
Sheridan County School District #2 also operates Sheridan High School (1,001 students) and Sheridan Junior High School (766 students) alongside Henry a. Coffeen 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 Henry a. Coffeen Elementary compares
Henry a. Coffeen 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 | 12.5:1 | ▲ 10% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.8% | ▲ 16% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 325 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
325
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 67% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,808
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $22,313
Somewhat 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 + 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
- 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 79.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Two or More 6.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 79.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.7, Henry a. Coffeen Elementary is about as mixed as the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sheridan County School District #2, which includes Henry a. Coffeen Elementary.
$14,808
Per student
-34%
vs Wyoming
Avg $22,313
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.3%
State 63.1%
Federal 11.6%
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 Henry a. Coffeen Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheridan High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sheridan Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sagebrush Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highland Park Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meadowlark Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Henry a. Coffeen Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,001
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 766
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar elementary schools in Sheridan
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~325 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Henry a. Coffeen Elementary
How many students attend Henry a. Coffeen Elementary?
Henry a. Coffeen Elementary has 325 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sheridan, WY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henry a. Coffeen Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Henry a. Coffeen Elementary is 12.5:1, which is 10% higher than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Henry a. Coffeen Elementary?
31.8% of students at Henry a. Coffeen Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Henry a. Coffeen Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Henry a. Coffeen Elementary is White at 79.7% of enrollment, in Sheridan, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Henry a. Coffeen Elementary?
Henry a. Coffeen Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Henry a. Coffeen Elementary rank among elementary schools in Sheridan?
By Resource Investment Index, Henry a. Coffeen Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Sheridan, 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 Sheridan on the city page.
Is Henry a. Coffeen Elementary a good school?
Henry a. Coffeen Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wyoming median. 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 Sheridan County School District #2?
Besides Henry a. Coffeen Elementary, Sheridan County School District #2 also operates Sheridan High School (1,001 students), Sheridan Junior High School (766 students), and Sagebrush Elementary (330 students). See the Sheridan County School District #2 district page for the complete list.
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