- Enrollment
- 1,212
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Gillette, WY
Lakeview Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lakeview Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 560147000070
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakeview Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wyoming median.
- #4 of 12
- elementary schools in Gillette · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.1:1
- students per teacher
- 36.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakeview Elementary has class sizes near the Wyoming median. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeview Elementary ranks #4 of 12 elementary schools in Gillette, WY.
School address
District: Campbell County School District #1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560147000070 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Lakeview Elementary held near 375 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.3 → 32.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 560147000070 · Gillette, WY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
378 enr · 11.1:1 · 36.6% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Campbell County High School (1,212 students)
Lakeview Elementary held near 375 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.3 → 32.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
Lakeview Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Campbell Count
Campbell County High School
1,212 students
- Thunder Basin
Thunder Basin High School
1,206 students
- Twin Spruce Ju
Twin Spruce Junior High School
667 students
- Sage Valley Ju
Sage Valley Junior High School
589 students
- Stocktrail Ele
Stocktrail Elementary
554 students
- This school 378
Lakeview Elementary
378 students
What this shows Lakeview Elementary reports 378 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakeview Elementary compares
Lakeview 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 3% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.6% | ▲ 34% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 378 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
378
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% above the Wyoming average of 27.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 48% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.0%
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
$17,610
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $23,707
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.7%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: White at 81.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.6, Lakeview Elementary is about as mixed as the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Campbell County School District #1 reports $17,610 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lakeview Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thunder Basin High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Twin Spruce Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sage Valley Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stocktrail Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakeview Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,206
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Gillette
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Stocktrail Elementary
Standard public school
554 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Buffalo Ridge Elementary
Standard public school
413 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Prairie Wind Elementary
Standard public school
404 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Hillcrest Elementary
Standard public school
370 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Conestoga Elementary
Standard public school
348 students 10.5:1 students per teacher
Pronghorn Elementary
Standard public school
334 students 11.5:1 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 (~378 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lakeview Elementary
How many students attend Lakeview Elementary?
Lakeview Elementary has 378 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Gillette, WY. CCD year-over-year: 388 (2022-23) → 375 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeview Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeview Elementary is 11.1:1, which is 3% lower than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 29% 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 Lakeview Elementary?
36.6% of students at Lakeview Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakeview Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lakeview Elementary is White at 81.7% of enrollment, in Gillette, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakeview Elementary?
Lakeview Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lakeview Elementary rank among elementary schools in Gillette?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeview Elementary ranks #4 of 12 elementary schools in Gillette, 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 Gillette on the city page.
What other schools are in Campbell County School District #1?
Besides Lakeview Elementary, Campbell County School District #1 also operates Campbell County High School (1,212 students), Thunder Basin High School (1,206 students), and Twin Spruce Junior High School (667 students). See the Campbell County School District #1 district page for the complete list.