Enrollment
39
Wyoming · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 560583000339
Kelly Elementary — Kelly, WY
Federal NCES profile for Kelly Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 50/100.
👥 Class size 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 4
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Teton County School District #1 · Wyoming
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9:1
vs 11.7:1 Wyoming avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kelly Elementary compares with Wyoming and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Kelly Elementary reports 39 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 5.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 23% below the Wyoming state mean of 11.7:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 43% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 195 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 38.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Teton County School District #1 spends $24,740 per pupil district-wide, below the Wyoming average of $24,788 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 85.5% from local sources (property taxes), 7.7% from the state, and 6.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (C-), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Kelly Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Wyoming state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Wyoming | Wyoming avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9:1 | ▼ 23% | 11.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 39 | top 19% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
9:1
students per teacher
— 23% below state mean
Top 20% in Wyoming — lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
38.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$24,740
per pupil, district-wide
— below Wyoming avg of $24,788
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.2 FTE
Per 195 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 39 Top 19% in Wyoming — larger than 81% of 351 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 5.0
Students per teacher 9:1 -23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 560583000339
Student demographics
White 79.5%
Two or More 12.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Asian 2.6%
Largest group: White at 79.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.2
Students per counselor 195:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 38.5%
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Teton County School District #1, which includes Kelly Elementary.
$24,740
Per student
0%
vs Wyoming
Avg $24,788
+27%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 85.5%
State 7.7%
Federal 6.7%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 861
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Enrollment
- 664
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Kelly Elementary
How many students attend Kelly Elementary?
Kelly Elementary has 39 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Kelly, WY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kelly Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Kelly Elementary is 9:1, which is 23% lower than the Wyoming average of 11.7:1 and 43% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kelly Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Kelly Elementary is White at 79.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Kelly, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kelly Elementary?
Kelly Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (C-) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.