Enrollment
97
Wyoming · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 11.4:1 Wyoming avg
+42% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.4%
vs 27.4% Wyoming avg
+0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Laramie Montessori Charter School compares with Wyoming and U.S. medians
What stands out at Laramie Montessori Charter School
Laramie Montessori Charter School is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Laramie, Wyoming, enrolling 97 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.2:1 is larger than about 94% of Wyoming schools and 42% above the 11.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 27.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 97 puts it in the smaller third of Wyoming schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 347 scored Wyoming schools.
Against 32 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #19.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 194 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Laramie's public schools, it stands alongside Slade Elementary (440 students): Laramie Montessori Charter School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.2:1 vs 13.8:1).
Albany County School District #1 also operates Laramie High School (1,070 students) and Laramie Middle School (735 students) alongside Laramie Montessori Charter 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 Montessori Charter School compares
Laramie Montessori Charter 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Albany County School District #1, which includes Laramie Montessori Charter 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 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
- 1,070
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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.
Similar other 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 (~97 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Laramie Montessori Charter School a good school?
Laramie Montessori Charter School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% 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 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.
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