- Enrollment
- 226
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lovell, WY
Lovell Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lovell Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 560146000056
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lovell Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wyoming median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Lovell · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 26.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lovell Elementary has class sizes near the Wyoming median. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lovell Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Lovell, WY.
School address
District: Big Horn County School District #2 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560146000056 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Lovell Elementary shrank from 308 students in 2022-23 to 292 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 560146000056 · Lovell, WY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
309 enr · 12.4:1 · 26.6% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Lovell High School (226 students)
Lovell Elementary shrank from 308 students in 2022-23 to 292 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
Lovell Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lovell Elementary
309 students
- Lovell High Sc
Lovell High School
226 students
- Lovell Middle
Lovell Middle School
173 students
What this shows Lovell Elementary reports 309 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lovell Elementary compares
Lovell Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 12.4:1 | ▲ 9% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.6% | ▼ 3% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 309 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
309
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 66% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.4%
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
$18,681
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $23,707
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 309 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 86.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.5, Lovell Elementary is less mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Big Horn County School District #2 reports $18,681 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lovell Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lovell High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lovell Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lovell Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 173
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~309 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lovell Elementary
How many students attend Lovell Elementary?
Lovell Elementary has 309 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lovell, WY. CCD year-over-year: 308 (2022-23) → 292 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lovell Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lovell Elementary is 12.4:1, which is 9% higher than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lovell Elementary?
26.6% of students at Lovell Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lovell Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lovell Elementary is White at 86.1% of enrollment, in Lovell, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lovell Elementary?
Lovell Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Lovell Elementary rank among public schools in Lovell?
By Resource Investment Index, Lovell Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Lovell, WY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Big Horn County School District #2?
Besides Lovell Elementary, Big Horn County School District #2 also operates Lovell High School (226 students) and Lovell Middle School (173 students). See the Big Horn County School District #2 district page for the complete list.