Enrollment
173
Wyoming · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lovell, WY
Lovell Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lovell Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 560146000055
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lovell Middle School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Wyoming schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Lovell · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- large classes for Wyoming
- 24.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lovell Middle School has class sizes larger than 75% of Wyoming schools. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lovell Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Lovell, WY.
School address
District: Big Horn County School District #2 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560146000055 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 11.4:1 Wyoming avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.9%
vs 27.4% Wyoming avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lovell Middle School compares with Wyoming and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lovell Middle School
Lovell Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Lovell, Wyoming, enrolling 173 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Wyoming schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 24.9% lands close to the Wyoming typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 173 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wyoming median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 90% of the 347 Wyoming schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 79 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wyoming schools statewide, it ranks #4, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 173 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.7% 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 High School (226 students) alongside Lovell Middle 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 Middle School compares
Lovell Middle 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 | 13.3:1 | ▲ 17% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.9% | ▼ 9% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 173 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
173
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 75% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 173 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 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 83.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%
African American 1.2%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: White at 83.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.1, Lovell Middle School is less mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Big Horn County School District #2, which includes Lovell Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lovell Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lovell High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lovell Middle 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
- 226
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar middle 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 (~173 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lovell Middle School
How many students attend Lovell Middle School?
Lovell Middle School has 173 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lovell, WY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lovell Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lovell Middle School is 13.3:1, which is 17% higher than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lovell Middle School?
24.9% of students at Lovell Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lovell Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lovell Middle School is White at 83.8% of enrollment, in Lovell, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lovell Middle School?
Lovell Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 Lovell Middle School rank among public schools in Lovell?
By Resource Investment Index, Lovell Middle School ranks #1 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 Middle School a good school?
Lovell Middle School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% 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 Middle School, Big Horn County School District #2 also operates Lovell Elementary (309 students) and Lovell High School (226 students). See the Big Horn County School District #2 district page for the complete list.
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