Enrollment
538
Wyoming · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Lander, WY
Lander Valley High School
Federal NCES profile for Lander Valley High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 560287000163
👥 S:T ratio 42
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lander Valley High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Wyoming schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Lander · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.5:1
- large classes for Wyoming
- 20.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Lander Valley High School has class sizes larger than 86% of Wyoming schools. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lander Valley High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Lander, WY.
School address
District: Fremont County School District # 1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560287000163 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 11.4:1 Wyoming avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.7%
vs 27.4% Wyoming avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lander Valley High School compares with Wyoming and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lander Valley High School
Lander Valley High School is a large high school in Lander, Wyoming, enrolling 538 students.
Class loads run heavy: 14.5:1 is larger than about 86% of Wyoming schools and 27% above the 11.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 20.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wyoming, bigger than 90% of state schools at 538 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 347 scored Wyoming schools.
Among 55 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wyoming schools statewide, it ranks #44, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and American Indian / Alaska Native (11%) (diversity index 41/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 269 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 68.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 12 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Lander's high schools, it stands alongside Pathfinder High School (58 students): Lander Valley High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.5:1 vs 11.6:1).
Fremont County School District # 1 also operates Gannett Peak Elementary (436 students) and Lander Middle School (324 students) alongside Lander Valley High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lander Valley High School compares
Lander Valley High School on the metrics families compare, against Wyoming and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wyoming | Wyoming avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▲ 27% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.7% | ▼ 24% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 538 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
538
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 86% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
68.0%
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
$19,662
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $22,313
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 269 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
56
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 12 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 75.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 10.8%
Two or More 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 75.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.3, Lander Valley High School is more mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fremont County School District # 1, which includes Lander Valley High School.
$19,662
Per student
-12%
vs Wyoming
Avg $22,313
+18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.2%
State 63.7%
Federal 17.1%
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.
How Lander Valley High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gannett Peak Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lander Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Baldwin Creek Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pathfinder High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jeffrey City Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lander Valley High 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
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- 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
Similar high schools in Lander
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wyoming, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~538 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lander Valley High School
How many students attend Lander Valley High School?
Lander Valley High School has 538 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lander, WY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lander Valley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lander Valley High School is 14.5:1, which is 27% higher than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lander Valley High School?
20.7% of students at Lander Valley High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lander Valley High School?
The largest demographic group at Lander Valley High School is White at 75.3% of enrollment, in Lander, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lander Valley High School?
Lander Valley High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lander Valley High School rank among public schools in Lander?
By Resource Investment Index, Lander Valley High School ranks #5 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.
Is Lander Valley High School a good school?
Lander Valley High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Wyoming schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Fremont County School District # 1?
Besides Lander Valley High School, Fremont County School District # 1 also operates Gannett Peak Elementary (436 students), Lander Middle School (324 students), and Baldwin Creek Elementary (210 students). See the Fremont County School District # 1 district page for the complete list.
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