- Enrollment
- 1,393
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rock Springs, WY
Northpark Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Northpark Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 560530200421
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northpark Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 73% of Wyoming schools.
- #7 of 7
- elementary schools in Rock Springs · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 9.2:1
- small classes for Wyoming
- 31.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Northpark Elementary has class sizes smaller than 73% of Wyoming schools. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northpark Elementary ranks #7 of 7 elementary schools in Rock Springs, WY.
School address
District: Sweetwater County School District #1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560530200421 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Northpark Elementary shrank from 177 students in 2022-23 to 164 in 2023-24 (-7.3%).
Teacher FTE held 18.9 → 18.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-13 students YoY 560530200421 · Rock Springs, WY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
165 enr · 9.2:1 · 31.6% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Rock Springs High School (1,393 students)
Northpark Elementary shrank from 177 students in 2022-23 to 164 in 2023-24 (-7.3%). Teacher FTE held 18.9 → 18.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
Northpark Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rock Springs H
Rock Springs High School
1,393 students
- Rock Springs J
Rock Springs Junior High
746 students
- Pilot Butte El 547
Pilot Butte Elementary
547 students
- Eastside Eleme 541
Eastside Elementary
541 students
- Stagecoach Ele 394
Stagecoach Elementary
394 students
- This school 165
Northpark Elementary
165 students
What this shows Northpark Elementary reports 165 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northpark Elementary compares
Northpark Elementary 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 | 9.2:1 | ▼ 19% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.6% | ▲ 15% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 165 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.2:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
165
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% above the Wyoming average of 27.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 27% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
50.3%
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
$17,924
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $23,707
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.9%
Hispanic or Latino 20.6%
Two or More 5.5%
Largest group: White at 73.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.8, Northpark Elementary is more mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
District finance for Sweetwater County School District #1 reports $17,924 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northpark Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Springs High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rock Springs Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pilot Butte Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastside Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stagecoach Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northpark Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools in Rock Springs
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Pilot Butte Elementary
Standard public school
547 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Eastside Elementary
Standard public school
541 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Stagecoach Elementary
Standard public school
394 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Sage Elementary
Standard public school
352 students 11:1 students per teacher
Walnut Elementary
Standard public school
195 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Desert View Elementary
Standard public school
181 students 9.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~165 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Northpark Elementary
How many students attend Northpark Elementary?
Northpark Elementary has 165 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rock Springs, WY. CCD year-over-year: 177 (2022-23) → 164 (2023-24), down 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northpark Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Northpark Elementary is 9.2:1, which is 19% lower than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 41% 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 Northpark Elementary?
31.6% of students at Northpark Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northpark Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Northpark Elementary is White at 73.9% of enrollment, in Rock Springs, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northpark Elementary?
Northpark Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Northpark Elementary rank among elementary schools in Rock Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Northpark Elementary ranks #7 of 7 elementary schools in Rock Springs, 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 Rock Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Sweetwater County School District #1?
Besides Northpark Elementary, Sweetwater County School District #1 also operates Rock Springs High School (1,393 students), Rock Springs Junior High (746 students), and Pilot Butte Elementary (547 students). See the Sweetwater County School District #1 district page for the complete list.