- Enrollment
- 1,070
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Laramie Middle School held near 707 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+31 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 55.4 → 50.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+31 students YoY 560073000002 · Laramie, WY Middle · MID · TRAD
735 enr · 13.4:1 · 18.8% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Laramie High School (1,070 students)
Laramie Middle School held near 707 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+31 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 55.4 → 50.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
Laramie Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Laramie High S
Laramie High School
1,070 students
- This school
Laramie Middle School
735 students
- Slade Elementa
Slade Elementary
440 students
- Spring Creek E 307
Spring Creek Elementary
307 students
- Indian Paintbr 269
Indian Paintbrush Elementary
269 students
- Snowy Range Ac 260
Snowy Range Academy
260 students
What this shows Laramie Middle School reports 735 students on the CCD universe file.
How Laramie Middle School compares
Laramie Middle School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$18,376
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $23,707
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for Albany County School District #1 reports $18,376 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~735 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 676 (2022-23) → 707 (2023-24), nearly flat (+31).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.