Enrollment
228
Wyoming · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lyman, WY
Lyman Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Lyman Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 560426000357
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lyman Intermediate School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Wyoming schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Lyman · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- large classes for Wyoming
- 12.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Lyman Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 76% of Wyoming schools. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lyman Intermediate School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Lyman, WY.
School address
District: Uinta County School District #6 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560426000357 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 11.4:1 Wyoming avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.8%
vs 27.4% Wyoming avg
-53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lyman Intermediate School compares with Wyoming and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lyman Intermediate School
Lyman Intermediate School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Lyman, Wyoming, enrolling 228 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Wyoming schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.8% free-meal eligibility runs 53% below the Wyoming average.
With 228 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 85 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #53.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment) (diversity index 9/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 228 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Lyman's elementary schools, it stands alongside Urie Elementary (242 students): Lyman Intermediate School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.4:1 vs 12.7:1).
Uinta County School District #6 also operates Lyman High School (254 students) and Urie Elementary (242 students) alongside Lyman Intermediate 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 Lyman Intermediate School compares
Lyman Intermediate 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 | 13.4:1 | ▲ 18% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.8% | ▼ 53% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 228 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
228
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% below the Wyoming average of 27.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 76% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.8%
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
$18,607
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 228 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 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 95.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: White at 95.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.2, Lyman Intermediate School is less mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Uinta County School District #6, which includes Lyman Intermediate School.
$18,607
Per student
-17%
vs Wyoming
Avg $22,313
+12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.5%
State 70.6%
Federal 8.9%
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 Lyman Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyman High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Urie Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lyman Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 242
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Lyman
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~228 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lyman Intermediate School
How many students attend Lyman Intermediate School?
Lyman Intermediate School has 228 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lyman, WY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lyman Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lyman Intermediate School is 13.4:1, which is 18% 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 Lyman Intermediate School?
12.8% of students at Lyman Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lyman Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Lyman Intermediate School is White at 95.2% of enrollment, in Lyman, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lyman Intermediate School?
Lyman Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Lyman Intermediate School rank among public schools in Lyman?
By Resource Investment Index, Lyman Intermediate School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Lyman, 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 Lyman on the city page.
Is Lyman Intermediate School a good school?
Lyman Intermediate School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% 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 Uinta County School District #6?
Besides Lyman Intermediate School, Uinta County School District #6 also operates Lyman High School (254 students) and Urie Elementary (242 students). See the Uinta County School District #6 district page for the complete list.
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