- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lusk, WY
Niobrara County High School
Federal NCES profile for Niobrara County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 560423000214
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Niobrara County High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wyoming median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Lusk · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 15.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Niobrara County High School has class sizes near the Wyoming median. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Niobrara County High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lusk, WY.
School address
District: Niobrara County School District #1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560423000214 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+41 students YoY
Niobrara County High School grew from 299 students in 2022-23 to 340 in 2023-24 (+13.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 26.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+41 students YoY 560423000214 · Lusk, WY High · SMALL · TRAD
387 enr · 12.5:1 · 15.7% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Lusk Elementary (292 students)
Niobrara County High School grew from 299 students in 2022-23 to 340 in 2023-24 (+13.7%). Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 26.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
Niobrara County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Niobrara County High School
387 students
- Lusk Elementar
Lusk Elementary
292 students
- Lusk Middle Sc
Lusk Middle School
250 students
- Lance Creek El 6
Lance Creek Elementary
6 students
What this shows Niobrara County High School reports 387 students on the CCD universe file.
How Niobrara County High School compares
Niobrara County High School is a growing 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 | 12.5:1 | ▲ 10% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.7% | ▼ 43% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 387 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
387
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.7%
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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 67% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.8%
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
$18,665
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 194 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.7%
Hispanic or Latino 16.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%
African American 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
Asian 0.8%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: White at 76.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.2, Niobrara County High School is more mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
District finance for Niobrara County School District #1 reports $18,665 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Niobrara County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lusk Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lusk Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lance Creek Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Niobrara County High 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
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 6
- Students per teacher
- 3:1
- Resource Index
- 72/100
Nationwide high 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 (~387 students)
Frequently asked questions about Niobrara County High School
How many students attend Niobrara County High School?
Niobrara County High School has 387 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lusk, WY. CCD year-over-year: 299 (2022-23) → 340 (2023-24), up 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Niobrara County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Niobrara County High School is 12.5:1, which is 10% higher than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Niobrara County High School?
15.7% of students at Niobrara County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Niobrara County High School?
The largest demographic group at Niobrara County High School is White at 76.7% of enrollment, in Lusk, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Niobrara County High School?
Niobrara County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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).
How does Niobrara County High School rank among public schools in Lusk?
By Resource Investment Index, Niobrara County High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lusk, WY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Niobrara County School District #1?
Besides Niobrara County High School, Niobrara County School District #1 also operates Lusk Elementary (292 students), Lusk Middle School (250 students), and Lance Creek Elementary (6 students). See the Niobrara County School District #1 district page for the complete list.