- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Lovell Middle School held near 186 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 13.8 → 13.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 560146000055 · Lovell, WY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
173 enr · 13.3:1 · 24.9% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Lovell Elementary (309 students)
Lovell Middle School held near 186 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 13.8 → 13.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
Lovell Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lovell Element
Lovell Elementary
309 students
- Lovell High Sc
Lovell High School
226 students
- This school
Lovell Middle School
173 students
What this shows Lovell Middle School reports 173 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lovell Middle School compares
Lovell Middle School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
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 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
- 226
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~173 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 185 (2022-23) → 186 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.