Enrollment
349
Wyoming · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Afton, WY
Osmond Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Osmond Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 560406000404
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Osmond Elementary earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Wyoming schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Afton · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.5:1
- large classes for Wyoming
- 10.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Osmond Elementary has class sizes larger than 86% of Wyoming schools. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Osmond Elementary ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Afton, WY.
School address
District: Lincoln County School District #2 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560406000404 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 11.4:1 Wyoming avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.9%
vs 27.4% Wyoming avg
-60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Osmond Elementary compares with Wyoming and U.S. medians
What stands out at Osmond Elementary
Osmond Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Afton, Wyoming, enrolling 349 students.
Class loads run heavy: 14.5:1 is larger than about 86% of Wyoming schools and 27% above the 11.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.9% free-meal eligibility runs 60% below the Wyoming average.
Enrollment of 349 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 85 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wyoming schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
The surrounding Lincoln County School District #2 spends $15,068 per pupil, 32% below the Wyoming average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Lincoln County School District #2 also operates Star Valley High School (846 students) and Star Valley Middle School (428 students) alongside Osmond Elementary.
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 Osmond Elementary compares
Osmond Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Wyoming and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wyoming | Wyoming avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▲ 27% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.9% | ▼ 60% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 349 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
349
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
10.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% below the Wyoming average of 27.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 86% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$15,068
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $22,313
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 91.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Two or More 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 91.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.2, Osmond Elementary is less mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lincoln County School District #2, which includes Osmond Elementary.
$15,068
Per student
-32%
vs Wyoming
Avg $22,313
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.3%
State 63.0%
Federal 9.7%
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 Osmond Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Star Valley Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Afton Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thayne Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Etna Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Osmond Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 846
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 274
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~349 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Osmond Elementary
How many students attend Osmond Elementary?
Osmond Elementary has 349 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Afton, WY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Osmond Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Osmond Elementary is 14.5:1, which is 27% higher than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Osmond Elementary?
10.9% of students at Osmond Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Osmond Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Osmond Elementary is White at 91.4% of enrollment, in Afton, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Osmond Elementary?
Osmond Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Osmond Elementary rank among public schools in Afton?
By Resource Investment Index, Osmond Elementary ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Afton, 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 Afton on the city page.
Is Osmond Elementary a good school?
Osmond Elementary earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Wyoming schools. 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 Lincoln County School District #2?
Besides Osmond Elementary, Lincoln County School District #2 also operates Star Valley High School (846 students), Star Valley Middle School (428 students), and Afton Elementary (419 students). See the Lincoln County School District #2 district page for the complete list.
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