- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Moorcroft, WY
Moorcroft Secondary School
Federal NCES profile for Moorcroft Secondary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 560237000566
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Moorcroft Secondary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Wyoming schools.
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- large classes for Wyoming
- 17.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 269
- students enrolled
Moorcroft Secondary School has class sizes larger than 76% of Wyoming schools. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Crook County School District #1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560237000566 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Moorcroft Secondary School held near 285 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.5 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 560237000566 · Moorcroft, WY Other · SMALL · TRAD
269 enr · 13.4:1 · 17.3% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Moorcroft Elementary (318 students)
Moorcroft Secondary School held near 285 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.5 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
Moorcroft Secondary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Moorcroft Elem
Moorcroft Elementary
318 students
- This school
Moorcroft Secondary School
269 students
- Sundance Eleme
Sundance Elementary
250 students
- Sundance Secon
Sundance Secondary School
198 students
- Hulett School
Hulett School
168 students
What this shows Moorcroft Secondary School reports 269 students on the CCD universe file.
How Moorcroft Secondary School compares
Moorcroft Secondary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 | 17.3% | ▼ 37% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 269 | top 36% | - | - |
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.
269
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
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
12.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$20,131
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 269 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Two or More 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: White at 91.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.1, Moorcroft Secondary School is less mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
District finance for Crook County School District #1 reports $20,131 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Moorcroft Secondary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moorcroft Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sundance Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sundance Secondary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hulett School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Moorcroft Secondary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 250
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 198
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 168
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~269 students)
Frequently asked questions about Moorcroft Secondary School
How many students attend Moorcroft Secondary School?
Moorcroft Secondary School has 269 students enrolled. It is a public school in Moorcroft, WY. CCD year-over-year: 294 (2022-23) → 285 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Moorcroft Secondary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Moorcroft Secondary 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 Moorcroft Secondary School?
17.3% of students at Moorcroft Secondary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Moorcroft Secondary School?
The largest demographic group at Moorcroft Secondary School is White at 91.4% of enrollment, in Moorcroft, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Moorcroft Secondary School?
Moorcroft Secondary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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).
What other schools are in Crook County School District #1?
Besides Moorcroft Secondary School, Crook County School District #1 also operates Moorcroft Elementary (318 students), Sundance Elementary (250 students), and Sundance Secondary School (198 students). See the Crook County School District #1 district page for the complete list.