- Enrollment
- 1,070
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Laramie, WY
Indian Paintbrush Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Indian Paintbrush Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 560073000004
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Indian Paintbrush Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wyoming median.
- #4 of 6
- elementary schools in Laramie · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.8:1
- students per teacher
- 10.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Indian Paintbrush Elementary has class sizes near the Wyoming median. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Paintbrush Elementary ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Laramie, WY.
School address
District: Albany County School District #1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560073000004 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-48 students YoY
Indian Paintbrush Elementary shrank from 275 students in 2022-23 to 227 in 2023-24 (-17.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 20.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-48 students YoY 560073000004 · Laramie, WY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
269 enr · 10.8:1 · 10.9% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Laramie High School (1,070 students)
Indian Paintbrush Elementary shrank from 275 students in 2022-23 to 227 in 2023-24 (-17.5%). Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 20.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
Indian Paintbrush Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Laramie High S
Laramie High School
1,070 students
- Laramie Middle
Laramie Middle School
735 students
- Slade Elementa
Slade Elementary
440 students
- Spring Creek E 307
Spring Creek Elementary
307 students
- This school 269
Indian Paintbrush Elementary
269 students
- Snowy Range Ac 260
Snowy Range Academy
260 students
What this shows Indian Paintbrush Elementary reports 269 students on the CCD universe file.
How Indian Paintbrush Elementary compares
Indian Paintbrush Elementary 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 5% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.9% | ▼ 60% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 269 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
269
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 42% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,376
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 269 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.2%
Hispanic or Latino 16.0%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 76.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.1, Indian Paintbrush Elementary is more mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
District finance for Albany County School District #1 reports $18,376 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Indian Paintbrush Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laramie High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Laramie Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Slade Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Creek Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Snowy Range Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Indian Paintbrush Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar elementary schools in Laramie
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Spring Creek Elementary
Standard public school
307 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Snowy Range Academy
Standard public school
260 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Beitel Elementary
Standard public school
215 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Uw Laboratory School
Standard public school
162 students 7.4:1 students per teacher
Harmony Elementary
Standard public school
15 students 5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~269 students)
Frequently asked questions about Indian Paintbrush Elementary
How many students attend Indian Paintbrush Elementary?
Indian Paintbrush Elementary has 269 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Laramie, WY. CCD year-over-year: 275 (2022-23) → 227 (2023-24), down 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indian Paintbrush Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Indian Paintbrush Elementary is 10.8:1, which is 5% lower than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 31% 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 Indian Paintbrush Elementary?
10.9% of students at Indian Paintbrush Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Indian Paintbrush Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Indian Paintbrush Elementary is White at 76.2% of enrollment, in Laramie, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Indian Paintbrush Elementary?
Indian Paintbrush Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Indian Paintbrush Elementary rank among elementary schools in Laramie?
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Paintbrush Elementary ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Laramie, 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 Laramie on the city page.
What other schools are in Albany County School District #1?
Besides Indian Paintbrush Elementary, Albany County School District #1 also operates Laramie High School (1,070 students), Laramie Middle School (735 students), and Slade Elementary (440 students). See the Albany County School District #1 district page for the complete list.