Enrollment
735
Wyoming · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Laramie, WY
Laramie Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Laramie 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 560073000002
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Laramie Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Wyoming schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wyoming.
- #10 of 12
- public schools in Laramie · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- large classes for Wyoming
- 18.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Laramie Middle School has class sizes larger than 76% of Wyoming schools. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Laramie Middle School ranks #10 of 12 public schools in Laramie, WY.
School address
District: Albany County School District #1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560073000002 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 11.4:1 Wyoming avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.8%
vs 27.4% Wyoming avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Laramie Middle School compares with Wyoming and U.S. medians
What stands out at Laramie Middle School
Laramie Middle School is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Laramie, Wyoming, enrolling 735 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Wyoming schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 18.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wyoming, bigger than 95% of state schools at 735 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 347 scored Wyoming schools.
Against 29 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #10.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 245 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Albany County School District #1 also operates Laramie High School (1,070 students) and Slade Elementary (440 students) alongside Laramie Middle 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 Laramie Middle School compares
Laramie Middle 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 | 13.4:1 | ▲ 18% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.8% | ▼ 31% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 735 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
735
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 76% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.7%
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
$21,312
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $22,313
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 245 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 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 71.7%
Hispanic or Latino 20.5%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 71.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.1, Laramie Middle School is more mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Albany County School District #1, which includes Laramie Middle School.
$21,312
Per student
-4%
vs Wyoming
Avg $22,313
+28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.9%
State 64.4%
Federal 9.7%
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.
How Laramie Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laramie High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Slade Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spring Creek Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Indian Paintbrush Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Snowy Range Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Laramie Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,070
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar middle 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 (~735 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Laramie Middle School
How many students attend Laramie Middle School?
Laramie Middle School has 735 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Laramie, WY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laramie Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Laramie Middle School is 13.4:1, which is 18% higher than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Laramie Middle School?
18.8% of students at Laramie Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Laramie Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Laramie Middle School is White at 71.7% of enrollment, in Laramie, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Laramie Middle School?
Laramie Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Laramie Middle School rank among public schools in Laramie?
By Resource Investment Index, Laramie Middle School ranks #10 of 12 public schools in Laramie, 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 Laramie on the city page.
Is Laramie Middle School a good school?
Laramie Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Wyoming schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wyoming. 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 Albany County School District #1?
Besides Laramie Middle School, Albany County School District #1 also operates Laramie High School (1,070 students), Slade Elementary (440 students), and Spring Creek Elementary (307 students). See the Albany County School District #1 district page for the complete list.
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