Enrollment
355
Wyoming · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jackson, WY
Munger Mountain Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Munger Mountain Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 560583000583
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Munger Mountain Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wyoming median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Jackson · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.8:1
- students per teacher
- 14.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Munger Mountain Elementary School has class sizes near the Wyoming median. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Munger Mountain Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Jackson, WY.
School address
District: Teton County School District #1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560583000583 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.8:1
vs 11.4:1 Wyoming avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.2%
vs 27.4% Wyoming avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Munger Mountain Elementary School compares with Wyoming and U.S. medians
What stands out at Munger Mountain Elementary School
Munger Mountain Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Jackson, Wyoming, enrolling 355 students.
At 10.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Wyoming median, within a few percentage points of the 11.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 14.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 355 puts it in the larger third of Wyoming schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 347 scored Wyoming schools.
Among 90 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wyoming schools statewide, it ranks #10, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (59%) and White (36%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 178 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Jackson's elementary schools, it stands alongside Jackson Elementary (319 students): Munger Mountain Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (10.8:1 vs 9.7:1).
Teton County School District #1 also operates Jackson Hole High School (861 students) and Jackson Hole Middle School (664 students) alongside Munger Mountain Elementary 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 Munger Mountain Elementary School compares
Munger Mountain Elementary 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 5% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.2% | ▼ 48% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 355 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
355
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
14.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 42% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.3%
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
$22,188
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $22,313
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 178 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 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
Hispanic or Latino 59.2%
White 36.1%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 0.6%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.8, Munger Mountain Elementary School is more mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Teton County School District #1, which includes Munger Mountain Elementary School.
$22,188
Per student
-1%
vs Wyoming
Avg $22,313
+34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 85.5%
State 7.7%
Federal 6.7%
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 Munger Mountain Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Hole High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jackson Hole Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jackson Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Colter Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wilson Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Munger Mountain Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 861
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 664
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 192
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Jackson
2 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 (~355 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Munger Mountain Elementary School
How many students attend Munger Mountain Elementary School?
Munger Mountain Elementary School has 355 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Jackson, WY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Munger Mountain Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Munger Mountain Elementary School is 10.8:1, which is 5% lower than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 31% 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 Munger Mountain Elementary School?
14.2% of students at Munger Mountain Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Munger Mountain Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Munger Mountain Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 59.2% of enrollment, in Jackson, WY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Munger Mountain Elementary School?
Munger Mountain Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Munger Mountain Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Jackson?
By Resource Investment Index, Munger Mountain Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Jackson, WY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Jackson on the city page.
Is Munger Mountain Elementary School a good school?
Munger Mountain Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wyoming median. 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 Teton County School District #1?
Besides Munger Mountain Elementary School, Teton County School District #1 also operates Jackson Hole High School (861 students), Jackson Hole Middle School (664 students), and Jackson Elementary (319 students). See the Teton County School District #1 district page for the complete list.
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