- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Lusk Middle School shrank from 234 students in 2022-23 to 216 in 2023-24 (-7.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.1 → 19.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 560423000215 · Lusk, WY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
250 enr · 11.9:1 · 20.9% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Niobrara County High School (387 students)
Lusk Middle School shrank from 234 students in 2022-23 to 216 in 2023-24 (-7.7%). Teacher FTE lost 21.1 → 19.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
Lusk Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Niobrara Count
Niobrara County High School
387 students
- Lusk Elementar
Lusk Elementary
292 students
- This school
Lusk Middle School
250 students
- Lance Creek El 6
Lance Creek Elementary
6 students
What this shows Lusk Middle School reports 250 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lusk Middle School compares
Lusk Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$18,665
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 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.
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
District finance for Niobrara County School District #1 reports $18,665 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 6
- Students per teacher
- 3:1
- Resource Index
- 72/100
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 (~250 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 234 (2022-23) → 216 (2023-24), down 18.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.