Enrollment
226
Wyoming · 2024-25 NCES data
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 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 560146000054
👥 S:T ratio 44
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Wyoming schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Lovell · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 11.4:1 Wyoming avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.4%
vs 27.4% Wyoming avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lovell High School compares with Wyoming and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lovell High School
Lovell High School is a mid-sized high school in Lovell, Wyoming, enrolling 226 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Wyoming schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 20.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 226 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wyoming median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 347 scored Wyoming schools.
Among 104 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wyoming schools statewide, it ranks #6, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 226 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Big Horn County School District #2 spends $17,005 per pupil, 24% below the Wyoming average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Big Horn County School District #2 also operates Lovell Elementary (309 students) and Lovell Middle School (173 students) alongside Lovell High 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 Lovell High School compares
Lovell High 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,005
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $22,313
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Big Horn County School District #2, which includes Lovell High School.
$17,005
Per student
-24%
vs Wyoming
Avg $22,313
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.6%
State 67.5%
Federal 17.9%
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 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
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 173
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar high 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 (~226 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Lovell on the city page.
Is Lovell High School a good school?
Lovell High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% 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 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.
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