- Enrollment
- 1,001
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Highland Park Elementary held near 305 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.7 → 22.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 560569500317 · Sheridan, WY Other · SMALL · TRAD
321 enr · 15.3:1 · 10.8% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Sheridan High School (1,001 students)
Highland Park Elementary held near 305 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.7 → 22.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
Highland Park Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sheridan High
Sheridan High School
1,001 students
- Sheridan Junio
Sheridan Junior High School
766 students
- Sagebrush Elem 330
Sagebrush Elementary
330 students
- Henry a. Coffe 325
Henry a. Coffeen Elementary
325 students
- This school 321
Highland Park Elementary
321 students
- Meadowlark Ele 316
Meadowlark Elementary
316 students
What this shows Highland Park Elementary reports 321 students on the CCD universe file.
How Highland Park Elementary compares
Highland Park Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,381
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $23,707
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.
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
District finance for Sheridan County School District #2 reports $15,381 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide other 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 (~321 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 295 (2022-23) → 305 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.