- Enrollment
- 2,002
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Midwest, WY
Midwest School
Federal NCES profile for Midwest School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 560451000133
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Midwest School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Wyoming schools.
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.1:1
- small classes for Wyoming
- 54.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 127
- students enrolled
Midwest School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Wyoming schools. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Natrona County School District #1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560451000133 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Midwest School shrank from 149 students in 2022-23 to 141 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 14.5 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-8 students YoY 560451000133 · Midwest, WY Other · SMALL · TRAD
127 enr · 9.1:1 · 54.4% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Kelly Walsh High School (2,002 students)
Midwest School shrank from 149 students in 2022-23 to 141 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE lost 14.5 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
Midwest School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kelly Walsh Hi
Kelly Walsh High School
2,002 students
- Natrona County
Natrona County High School
1,703 students
- C Y Middle Sch 766
C Y Middle School
766 students
- Centennial Mid 755
Centennial Middle School
755 students
- Dean Morgan Mi 613
Dean Morgan Middle School
613 students
- This school 127
Midwest School
127 students
What this shows Midwest School reports 127 students on the CCD universe file.
How Midwest School compares
Midwest 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 | 9.1:1 | ▼ 20% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.4% | ▲ 99% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 127 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.1:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
127
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 99% above the Wyoming average of 27.4%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.1:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 26% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
78.7%
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
$16,870
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $23,707
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 127 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.2%
Two or More 3.1%
Largest group: White at 82.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.5, Midwest School is less mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Natrona County School District #1 reports $16,870 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Midwest School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Walsh High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Natrona County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| C Y Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centennial Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dean Morgan Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Midwest School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,703
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 766
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 755
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide other 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 (~127 students)
Frequently asked questions about Midwest School
How many students attend Midwest School?
Midwest School has 127 students enrolled. It is a public school in Midwest, WY. CCD year-over-year: 149 (2022-23) → 141 (2023-24), down 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Midwest School?
The student-teacher ratio at Midwest School is 9.1:1, which is 20% lower than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 42% 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 Midwest School?
54.4% of students at Midwest School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Midwest School?
The largest demographic group at Midwest School is White at 82.7% of enrollment, in Midwest, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Midwest School?
Midwest School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Natrona County School District #1?
Besides Midwest School, Natrona County School District #1 also operates Kelly Walsh High School (2,002 students), Natrona County High School (1,703 students), and C Y Middle School (766 students). See the Natrona County School District #1 district page for the complete list.