Enrollment
622
Wyoming · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cheyenne, WY
Mccormick Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Mccormick Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 560198000095
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mccormick Junior High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Wyoming schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Cheyenne · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- large classes for Wyoming
- 15.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Mccormick Junior High School has class sizes larger than 83% of Wyoming schools. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mccormick Junior High School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Cheyenne, WY.
School address
District: Laramie County School District #1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560198000095 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 11.4:1 Wyoming avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.6%
vs 27.4% Wyoming avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mccormick Junior High School compares with Wyoming and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mccormick Junior High School
Mccormick Junior High School is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Cheyenne, Wyoming, enrolling 622 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Wyoming schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 15.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wyoming, bigger than 93% of state schools at 622 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 347 scored Wyoming schools.
Against 41 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #20.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 288 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Laramie County School District #1 spends $17,457 per pupil, 22% below the Wyoming average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Cheyenne's middle schools, it stands alongside Carey Junior High School (800 students): Mccormick Junior High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.1:1 vs 15.1:1).
Laramie County School District #1 also operates East High School (1,566 students) and Central High School (1,270 students) alongside Mccormick Junior High 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 Mccormick Junior High School compares
Mccormick Junior High 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 24% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.6% | ▼ 43% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 622 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
622
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 83% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.2%
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
$17,457
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
Counselors2.2 FTE
Per 288 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
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 77.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
Two or More 7.6%
African American 1.6%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 77.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.0, Mccormick Junior High School is more mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Laramie County School District #1, which includes Mccormick Junior High School.
$17,457
Per student
-22%
vs Wyoming
Avg $22,313
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.1%
State 59.3%
Federal 14.6%
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 Mccormick Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carey Junior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Johnson Junior High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mccormick Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,566
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,270
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,112
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 574
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar middle schools in Cheyenne
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~622 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Mccormick Junior High School
How many students attend Mccormick Junior High School?
Mccormick Junior High School has 622 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cheyenne, WY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mccormick Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mccormick Junior High School is 14.1:1, which is 24% higher than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mccormick Junior High School?
15.6% of students at Mccormick Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mccormick Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Mccormick Junior High School is White at 77.5% of enrollment, in Cheyenne, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mccormick Junior High School?
Mccormick Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Mccormick Junior High School rank among middle schools in Cheyenne?
By Resource Investment Index, Mccormick Junior High School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Cheyenne, WY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Cheyenne on the city page.
Is Mccormick Junior High School a good school?
Mccormick Junior High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% 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 Laramie County School District #1?
Besides Mccormick Junior High School, Laramie County School District #1 also operates East High School (1,566 students), Central High School (1,270 students), and South High School (1,112 students). See the Laramie County School District #1 district page for the complete list.
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