Enrollment
387
Wyoming · 2024-25 NCES data
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 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 560423000214
👥 S:T ratio 50
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 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 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wyoming median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Lusk · Resource Index
- 37
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 11.4:1 Wyoming avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.7%
vs 27.4% Wyoming avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Niobrara County High School compares with Wyoming and U.S. medians
What stands out at Niobrara County High School
Niobrara County High School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized high school in Lusk, Wyoming, enrolling 387 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Wyoming schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 15.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 387 puts it in the larger third of Wyoming schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 347 scored Wyoming schools.
Against 81 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #40.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 38/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 194 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Niobrara County School District #1 also operates Lusk Elementary (292 students) and Lusk Middle School (250 students) alongside Niobrara County 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 Niobrara County High School compares
Niobrara County 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,925
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
Counselors2.0 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Niobrara County School District #1, which includes Niobrara County High School.
$18,925
Per student
-15%
vs Wyoming
Avg $22,313
+14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.4%
State 72.7%
Federal 3.8%
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 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
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 250
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 6
- Students per teacher
- 3:1
- Resource Index
- 72/100
Similar high 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 (~387 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.5:1)
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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.
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 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Lusk on the city page.
Is Niobrara County High School a good school?
Niobrara County High School earns 37/100 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 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.
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