- Enrollment
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wheatland, WY
Libbey Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Libbey Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 560509000275
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 99
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Libbey Elementary earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wyoming median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Wheatland · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.4:1
- students per teacher
- 19.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Libbey Elementary has class sizes near the Wyoming median. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Libbey Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Wheatland, WY.
School address
District: Platte County School District #1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560509000275 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Libbey Elementary held near 192 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.1 → 19.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 560509000275 · Wheatland, WY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
198 enr · 10.4:1 · 19.4% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Wheatland High School (258 students)
Libbey Elementary held near 192 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.1 → 19.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
Libbey Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wheatland High
Wheatland High School
258 students
- This school
Libbey Elementary
198 students
- West Elementar
West Elementary
195 students
- Wheatland Midd
Wheatland Middle School
192 students
- Chugwater Scho 28
Chugwater School
28 students
- Glendo Element 17
Glendo Elementary
17 students
What this shows Libbey Elementary reports 198 students on the CCD universe file.
How Libbey Elementary compares
Libbey Elementary 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.4% | ▼ 29% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 198 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
198
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 38% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
0.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$21,319
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $23,707
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 198 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.8%
Hispanic or Latino 15.7%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 1.0%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 79.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.8, Libbey Elementary is about as mixed as the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
District finance for Platte County School District #1 reports $21,319 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Libbey Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheatland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wheatland Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chugwater School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glendo Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Libbey Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 195
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 192
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 28
- Students per teacher
- 5.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 17
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Wheatland
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~198 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Libbey Elementary
How many students attend Libbey Elementary?
Libbey Elementary has 198 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wheatland, WY. CCD year-over-year: 196 (2022-23) → 192 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Libbey Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Libbey Elementary is 10.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 34% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Libbey Elementary?
19.4% of students at Libbey Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Libbey Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Libbey Elementary is White at 79.8% of enrollment, in Wheatland, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Libbey Elementary?
Libbey Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher 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 Libbey Elementary rank among elementary schools in Wheatland?
By Resource Investment Index, Libbey Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Wheatland, WY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Wheatland on the city page.
What other schools are in Platte County School District #1?
Besides Libbey Elementary, Platte County School District #1 also operates Wheatland High School (258 students), West Elementary (195 students), and Wheatland Middle School (192 students). See the Platte County School District #1 district page for the complete list.