- Enrollment
- 1,001
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Sheridan, WY
John C. Schiffer Collaborative School
Federal NCES profile for John C. Schiffer Collaborative School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 560569500189
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 86
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John C. Schiffer Collaborative School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wyoming median.
- #8 of 10
- public schools in Sheridan · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10:1
- students per teacher
- 25.0%
- free-lunch eligible
John C. Schiffer Collaborative School has class sizes near the Wyoming median. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John C. Schiffer Collaborative School ranks #8 of 10 public schools in Sheridan, WY.
School address
District: Sheridan County School District #2 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560569500189 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
John C. Schiffer Collaborative School shrank from 72 students in 2022-23 to 59 in 2023-24 (-18.1%).
Teacher FTE added 7.3 → 8.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-13 students YoY 560569500189 · Sheridan, WY High · SMALL · TRAD
70 enr · 10:1 · 25.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Sheridan High School (1,001 students)
John C. Schiffer Collaborative School shrank from 72 students in 2022-23 to 59 in 2023-24 (-18.1%). Teacher FTE added 7.3 → 8.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
John C. Schiffer Collaborative School 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
- Highland Park 321
Highland Park Elementary
321 students
- This school 70
John C. Schiffer Collaborative School
70 students
What this shows John C. Schiffer Collaborative School reports 70 students on the CCD universe file.
How John C. Schiffer Collaborative School compares
John C. Schiffer Collaborative 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 | 10:1 | ▼ 12% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.0% | ▼ 9% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 70 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
70
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the Wyoming average of 27.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 35% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
78.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 70 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 60.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Two or More 5.7%
African American 1.4%
Largest group: White at 81.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.1, John C. Schiffer Collaborative School is about as mixed as the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 John C. Schiffer Collaborative School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheridan High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sheridan Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sagebrush Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Henry a. Coffeen Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland Park Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John C. Schiffer Collaborative School'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
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar high schools in Sheridan
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~70 students)
Frequently asked questions about John C. Schiffer Collaborative School
How many students attend John C. Schiffer Collaborative School?
John C. Schiffer Collaborative School has 70 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sheridan, WY. CCD year-over-year: 72 (2022-23) → 59 (2023-24), down 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John C. Schiffer Collaborative School?
The student-teacher ratio at John C. Schiffer Collaborative School is 10:1, which is 12% lower than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 36% 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 John C. Schiffer Collaborative School?
25.0% of students at John C. Schiffer Collaborative School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John C. Schiffer Collaborative School?
The largest demographic group at John C. Schiffer Collaborative School is White at 81.4% of enrollment, in Sheridan, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John C. Schiffer Collaborative School?
John C. Schiffer Collaborative School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 John C. Schiffer Collaborative School rank among public schools in Sheridan?
By Resource Investment Index, John C. Schiffer Collaborative School ranks #8 of 10 public 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 public schools in Sheridan on the city page.
What other schools are in Sheridan County School District #2?
Besides John C. Schiffer Collaborative School, 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.