- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Evanston, WY
Horizon Alternative School
Federal NCES profile for Horizon Alternative School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 560276000376
👥 S:T ratio 77
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 90
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Horizon Alternative School earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Wyoming schools.
- #1 of 8
- public schools in Evanston · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5.7:1
- small classes for Wyoming
- 57.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Horizon Alternative School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Wyoming schools. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Horizon Alternative School ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Evanston, WY.
School address
District: Uinta County School District #1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560276000376 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Horizon Alternative School shrank from 47 students in 2022-23 to 43 in 2023-24 (-8.5%).
Teacher FTE held 9.4 → 9.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-4 students YoY 560276000376 · Evanston, WY Other · SMALL · TRAD
51 enr · 5.7:1 · 57.4% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Evanston High School (771 students)
Horizon Alternative School shrank from 47 students in 2022-23 to 43 in 2023-24 (-8.5%). Teacher FTE held 9.4 → 9.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
Horizon Alternative School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Evanston High
Evanston High School
771 students
- Uinta Meadows
Uinta Meadows Elementary
408 students
- Evanston Middl
Evanston Middle School
324 students
- Davis Middle S
Davis Middle School
309 students
- Aspen Elementa 287
Aspen Elementary
287 students
- This school 51
Horizon Alternative School
51 students
What this shows Horizon Alternative School reports 51 students on the CCD universe file.
How Horizon Alternative School compares
Horizon Alternative School is a shrinking 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 | 5.7:1 | ▼ 50% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.4% | ▲ 109% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 51 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.7:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
51
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 109% above the Wyoming average of 27.4%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
5.7:1
students per teacher
- 50% below state mean
Top 7% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$18,437
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $23,707
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 51 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 29.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 60.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 64.7%
Hispanic or Latino 33.3%
Two or More 2.0%
Largest group: White at 64.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.0, Horizon Alternative School is more mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
District finance for Uinta County School District #1 reports $18,437 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Horizon Alternative School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evanston High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Uinta Meadows Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Evanston Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Davis Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aspen Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Horizon Alternative School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~51 students)
Frequently asked questions about Horizon Alternative School
How many students attend Horizon Alternative School?
Horizon Alternative School has 51 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Evanston, WY. CCD year-over-year: 47 (2022-23) → 43 (2023-24), down 4.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horizon Alternative School?
The student-teacher ratio at Horizon Alternative School is 5.7:1, which is 50% lower than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 64% 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 Horizon Alternative School?
57.4% of students at Horizon Alternative School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Horizon Alternative School?
The largest demographic group at Horizon Alternative School is White at 64.7% of enrollment, in Evanston, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Horizon Alternative School?
Horizon Alternative School has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Horizon Alternative School rank among public schools in Evanston?
By Resource Investment Index, Horizon Alternative School ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Evanston, 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 Evanston on the city page.
What other schools are in Uinta County School District #1?
Besides Horizon Alternative School, Uinta County School District #1 also operates Evanston High School (771 students), Uinta Meadows Elementary (408 students), and Evanston Middle School (324 students). See the Uinta County School District #1 district page for the complete list.