Enrollment
250
Wyoming · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lusk, WY
Lusk Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lusk Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 560423000215
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lusk Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wyoming median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Lusk · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 20.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lusk Middle School has class sizes near the Wyoming median. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lusk Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Lusk, WY.
School address
District: Niobrara County School District #1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560423000215 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.9:1
vs 11.4:1 Wyoming avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.9%
vs 27.4% Wyoming avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lusk Middle School compares with Wyoming and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lusk Middle School
Lusk Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Lusk, Wyoming, enrolling 250 students.
At 11.9:1, 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 below the state's typical profile, with 20.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 250 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wyoming median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 347 scored Wyoming schools.
Against 122 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #50.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 250 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Niobrara County School District #1 also operates Niobrara County High School (387 students) and Lusk Elementary (292 students) alongside Lusk 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 Lusk Middle School compares
Lusk 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 | 11.9:1 | ▲ 4% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.9% | ▼ 24% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 250 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
250
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 60% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.6%
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 250 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 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 79.2%
Hispanic or Latino 14.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%
African American 1.6%
Asian 1.2%
Two or More 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 79.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.2, Lusk Middle School is more 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 Middle School.
$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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niobrara County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lusk Elementary | 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 Middle School'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
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 6
- Students per teacher
- 3:1
- Resource Index
- 72/100
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 (~250 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lusk Middle School
How many students attend Lusk Middle School?
Lusk Middle School has 250 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lusk, WY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lusk Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lusk Middle School is 11.9:1, which is 4% higher than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lusk Middle School?
20.9% of students at Lusk Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lusk Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lusk Middle School is White at 79.2% of enrollment, in Lusk, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lusk Middle School?
Lusk Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Lusk?
By Resource Investment Index, Lusk Middle School ranks #1 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 Middle School a good school?
Lusk Middle School earns 45/100 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 Middle School, Niobrara County School District #1 also operates Niobrara County High School (387 students), Lusk Elementary (292 students), and Lance Creek Elementary (6 students). See the Niobrara County School District #1 district page for the complete list.
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