Enrollment
292
Wyoming · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lusk, WY
Lusk Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lusk Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 560423000219
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lusk Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wyoming median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Lusk · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- students per teacher
- 30.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Lusk Elementary has class sizes near the Wyoming median. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lusk Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Lusk, WY.
School address
District: Niobrara County School District #1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560423000219 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.2:1
vs 11.4:1 Wyoming avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.8%
vs 27.4% Wyoming avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lusk Elementary compares with Wyoming and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lusk Elementary
Lusk Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Lusk, Wyoming, enrolling 292 students.
At 11.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Wyoming median, within a few percentage points of the 11.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 30.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 292 puts it in the larger third of Wyoming schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 347 scored Wyoming schools.
Among 105 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wyoming schools statewide, it ranks #84, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 292 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Niobrara County School District #1 also operates Niobrara County High School (387 students) and Lusk Middle School (250 students) alongside Lusk Elementary.
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 Lusk Elementary compares
Lusk Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Wyoming and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wyoming | Wyoming avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.2:1 | ▼ 2% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.8% | ▲ 12% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 292 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
292
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the Wyoming average of 27.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 49% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
45.2%
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
$18,925
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $22,313
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 292 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 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 82.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 1.4%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Largest group: White at 82.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.1, Lusk Elementary is less mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Niobrara County School District #1, which includes Lusk Elementary.
$18,925
Per student
-15%
vs Wyoming
Avg $22,313
+14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.4%
State 72.7%
Federal 3.8%
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 Lusk Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niobrara County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lusk Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lance Creek Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lusk Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 250
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 6
- Students per teacher
- 3:1
- Resource Index
- 72/100
Similar other 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 (~292 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lusk Elementary
How many students attend Lusk Elementary?
Lusk Elementary has 292 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lusk, WY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lusk Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lusk Elementary is 11.2:1, which is 2% lower than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lusk Elementary?
30.8% of students at Lusk Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lusk Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lusk Elementary is White at 82.2% of enrollment, in Lusk, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lusk Elementary?
Lusk Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Lusk Elementary rank among public schools in Lusk?
By Resource Investment Index, Lusk Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Lusk, 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 Lusk on the city page.
Is Lusk Elementary a good school?
Lusk Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wyoming median. 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 Niobrara County School District #1?
Besides Lusk Elementary, Niobrara County School District #1 also operates Niobrara County High School (387 students), Lusk Middle School (250 students), and Lance Creek Elementary (6 students). See the Niobrara County School District #1 district page for the complete list.
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