- Enrollment
- 538
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lander, WY
Pathfinder High School
Federal NCES profile for Pathfinder High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 560287000154
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 88
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pathfinder High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wyoming median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wyoming schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Lander · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- students per teacher
- 74.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Pathfinder High School has class sizes near the Wyoming median. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pathfinder High School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Lander, WY.
School address
District: Fremont County School District # 1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560287000154 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Pathfinder High School grew from 51 students in 2022-23 to 54 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE held 5.1 → 5.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+3 students YoY 560287000154 · Lander, WY High · SMALL · TRAD
58 enr · 11.6:1 · 74.5% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Lander Valley High School (538 students)
Pathfinder High School grew from 51 students in 2022-23 to 54 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE held 5.1 → 5.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
Pathfinder High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lander Valley
Lander Valley High School
538 students
- Gannett Peak E
Gannett Peak Elementary
436 students
- Lander Middle
Lander Middle School
324 students
- Baldwin Creek 210
Baldwin Creek Elementary
210 students
- This school 58
Pathfinder High School
58 students
- Jeffrey City E 4
Jeffrey City Elementary
4 students
What this shows Pathfinder High School reports 58 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pathfinder High School compares
Pathfinder 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 | 11.6:1 | ▲ 2% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.5% | ▲ 172% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 58 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
58
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 172% above the Wyoming average of 27.4%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 56% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
89.7%
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
$20,393
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 58 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 62.1%
Two or More 13.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 10.3%
African American 1.7%
Largest group: White at 62.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.0, Pathfinder High School is more mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Fremont County School District # 1 reports $20,393 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pathfinder High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lander Valley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gannett Peak Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lander Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Baldwin Creek Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jeffrey City Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pathfinder High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 210
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 4
- Students per teacher
- 4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar high schools in Lander
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~58 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pathfinder High School
How many students attend Pathfinder High School?
Pathfinder High School has 58 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lander, WY. CCD year-over-year: 51 (2022-23) → 54 (2023-24), up 3.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pathfinder High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pathfinder High School is 11.6:1, which is 2% higher than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 26% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pathfinder High School?
74.5% of students at Pathfinder High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pathfinder High School?
The largest demographic group at Pathfinder High School is White at 62.1% of enrollment, in Lander, WY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pathfinder High School?
Pathfinder High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Pathfinder High School rank among public schools in Lander?
By Resource Investment Index, Pathfinder High School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Lander, 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 Lander on the city page.
What other schools are in Fremont County School District # 1?
Besides Pathfinder High School, Fremont County School District # 1 also operates Lander Valley High School (538 students), Gannett Peak Elementary (436 students), and Lander Middle School (324 students). See the Fremont County School District # 1 district page for the complete list.