- Enrollment
- 1,070
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Laramie, WY
Laramie Montessori Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Laramie Montessori Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 560073000542Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Laramie Montessori Charter School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Wyoming schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Laramie · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Wyoming
- 27.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Laramie Montessori Charter School has class sizes larger than 94% of Wyoming schools. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Laramie Montessori Charter School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Laramie, WY.
School address
District: Albany County School District #1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560073000542 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Laramie Montessori Charter School grew from 95 students in 2022-23 to 103 in 2023-24 (+8.4%).
Teacher FTE added 6.6 → 8.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+8 students YoY 560073000542 · Laramie, WY Other · SMALL · CHARTER
97 enr · 16.2:1 · 27.4% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Laramie High School (1,070 students)
Laramie Montessori Charter School grew from 95 students in 2022-23 to 103 in 2023-24 (+8.4%). Teacher FTE added 6.6 → 8.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
Laramie Montessori Charter School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Laramie High S
Laramie High School
1,070 students
- Laramie Middle
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
- This school 97
Laramie Montessori Charter School
97 students
What this shows Laramie Montessori Charter School reports 97 students on the CCD universe file.
How Laramie Montessori Charter School compares
Laramie Montessori Charter School is a growing 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 42% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.4% | ▼ 0% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 97 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
97
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 94% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.8%
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.2%
Hispanic or Latino 18.6%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 3.1%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 72.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.0, Laramie Montessori Charter 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 Montessori Charter School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laramie High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Laramie Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Slade Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spring Creek Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Indian Paintbrush Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Laramie Montessori Charter School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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
Similar other schools in Laramie
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~97 students)
Frequently asked questions about Laramie Montessori Charter School
How many students attend Laramie Montessori Charter School?
Laramie Montessori Charter School has 97 students enrolled. It is a public school in Laramie, WY. CCD year-over-year: 95 (2022-23) → 103 (2023-24), up 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laramie Montessori Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Laramie Montessori Charter School is 16.2:1, which is 42% higher than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Laramie Montessori Charter School?
27.4% of students at Laramie Montessori Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Laramie Montessori Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Laramie Montessori Charter School is White at 72.2% of enrollment, in Laramie, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Laramie Montessori Charter School?
Laramie Montessori Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Montessori Charter School rank among schools in Laramie?
By Resource Investment Index, Laramie Montessori Charter School ranks #2 of 3 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 schools in Laramie on the city page.
What other schools are in Albany County School District #1?
Besides Laramie Montessori Charter School, Albany County School District #1 also operates Laramie High School (1,070 students), Laramie Middle School (735 students), and Slade Elementary (440 students). See the Albany County School District #1 district page for the complete list.