Enrollment
321
Wyoming · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sheridan, WY
Highland Park Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Highland Park Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 560569500317
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highland Park Elementary earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Wyoming schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Sheridan · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Wyoming
- 10.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Highland Park Elementary has class sizes larger than 90% of Wyoming schools. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Park Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Sheridan, WY.
School address
District: Sheridan County School District #2 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560569500317 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 11.4:1 Wyoming avg
+34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.8%
vs 27.4% Wyoming avg
-61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Highland Park Elementary compares with Wyoming and U.S. medians
What stands out at Highland Park Elementary
Highland Park Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Sheridan, Wyoming, enrolling 321 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.3:1 is larger than about 90% of Wyoming schools and 34% above the 11.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.8% free-meal eligibility runs 61% below the Wyoming average.
Enrollment of 321 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.
Among 87 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wyoming schools statewide, it ranks #5, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 321 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
10.6% 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 public schools, it stands alongside Woodland Park Elementary (286 students): Highland Park Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.3:1 vs 11.9:1).
Sheridan County School District #2 also operates Sheridan High School (1,001 students) and Sheridan Junior High School (766 students) alongside Highland Park 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 Highland Park Elementary compares
Highland Park 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 34% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.8% | ▼ 61% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 321 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
321
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
10.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% below the Wyoming average of 27.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 90% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.6%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 321 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 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 81.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Two or More 5.9%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 81.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.5, Highland Park Elementary is about as mixed as the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sheridan County School District #2, which includes Highland Park 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 Highland Park Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheridan High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sheridan Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sagebrush Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Henry a. Coffeen Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meadowlark Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Highland Park 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
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other schools in Sheridan
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~321 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Highland Park Elementary
How many students attend Highland Park Elementary?
Highland Park Elementary has 321 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sheridan, WY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Park Elementary is 15.3:1, which is 34% higher than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Highland Park Elementary?
10.8% of students at Highland Park Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highland Park Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Highland Park Elementary is White at 81.9% of enrollment, in Sheridan, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highland Park Elementary?
Highland Park Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Highland Park Elementary rank among schools in Sheridan?
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Park Elementary ranks #1 of 3 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 schools in Sheridan on the city page.
Is Highland Park Elementary a good school?
Highland Park Elementary earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of 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 Sheridan County School District #2?
Besides Highland Park 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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