- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lovell, WY
Lovell High School
Federal NCES profile for Lovell High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 560146000054
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lovell High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Wyoming schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Lovell · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- large classes for Wyoming
- 20.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Lovell High School has class sizes larger than 83% of Wyoming schools. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lovell High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lovell, WY.
School address
District: Big Horn County School District #2 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560146000054 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Lovell High School shrank from 235 students in 2022-23 to 218 in 2023-24 (-7.2%).
Teacher FTE held 16.9 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 560146000054 · Lovell, WY High · SMALL · TRAD
226 enr · 14.1:1 · 20.4% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Lovell Elementary (309 students)
Lovell High School shrank from 235 students in 2022-23 to 218 in 2023-24 (-7.2%). Teacher FTE held 16.9 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
Lovell High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lovell Element
Lovell Elementary
309 students
- This school
Lovell High School
226 students
- Lovell Middle
Lovell Middle School
173 students
What this shows Lovell High School reports 226 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lovell High School compares
Lovell High School 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 24% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.4% | ▼ 26% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 226 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
226
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 83% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.7%
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
$18,681
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 226 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Two or More 1.3%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 82.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.4, Lovell High School is less mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lovell Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lovell Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lovell High School'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 high 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 (~226 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lovell High School
How many students attend Lovell High School?
Lovell High School has 226 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lovell, WY. CCD year-over-year: 235 (2022-23) → 218 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lovell High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lovell High School is 14.1:1, which is 24% higher than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lovell High School?
20.4% of students at Lovell High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lovell High School?
The largest demographic group at Lovell High School is White at 82.3% of enrollment, in Lovell, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lovell High School?
Lovell High School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Lovell High School rank among public schools in Lovell?
By Resource Investment Index, Lovell High School ranks #2 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 High School, Big Horn County School District #2 also operates Lovell Elementary (309 students) and Lovell Middle School (173 students). See the Big Horn County School District #2 district page for the complete list.