- Enrollment
- 538
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lander, WY
Lander Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lander Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 560287000198
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lander Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wyoming median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Lander · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.5:1
- students per teacher
- 22.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Lander Middle School has class sizes near the Wyoming median. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lander Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Lander, WY.
School address
District: Fremont County School District # 1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560287000198 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Lander Middle School shrank from 406 students in 2022-23 to 371 in 2023-24 (-8.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.1 → 30.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 560287000198 · Lander, WY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
324 enr · 10.5:1 · 22.4% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Lander Valley High School (538 students)
Lander Middle School shrank from 406 students in 2022-23 to 371 in 2023-24 (-8.6%). Teacher FTE lost 31.1 → 30.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
Lander Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lander Valley
Lander Valley High School
538 students
- Gannett Peak E
Gannett Peak Elementary
436 students
- This school
Lander Middle School
324 students
- Baldwin Creek 210
Baldwin Creek Elementary
210 students
- Pathfinder Hig 58
Pathfinder High School
58 students
- Jeffrey City E 4
Jeffrey City Elementary
4 students
What this shows Lander Middle School reports 324 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lander Middle School compares
Lander Middle 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 | 10.5:1 | ▼ 8% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.4% | ▼ 18% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 324 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
324
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 40% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
72.5%
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
$20,393
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $23,707
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 162 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 69 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 75.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 10.2%
Two or More 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 75.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.8, Lander Middle School is more mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
District finance for Fremont County School District # 1 reports $20,393 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lander Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lander Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gannett Peak Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Baldwin Creek Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pathfinder High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jeffrey City Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lander Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 210
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 58
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 4
- Students per teacher
- 4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~324 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lander Middle School
How many students attend Lander Middle School?
Lander Middle School has 324 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lander, WY. CCD year-over-year: 406 (2022-23) → 371 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lander Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lander Middle School is 10.5:1, which is 8% lower than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 33% 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 Lander Middle School?
22.4% of students at Lander Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lander Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lander Middle School is White at 75.6% of enrollment, in Lander, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lander Middle School?
Lander Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Lander Middle School rank among public schools in Lander?
By Resource Investment Index, Lander Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Lander, 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 Lander on the city page.
What other schools are in Fremont County School District # 1?
Besides Lander Middle School, Fremont County School District # 1 also operates Lander Valley High School (538 students), Gannett Peak Elementary (436 students), and Baldwin Creek Elementary (210 students). See the Fremont County School District # 1 district page for the complete list.