- Enrollment
- 1,393
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rock Springs, WY
Pilot Butte Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Pilot Butte Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 560530200296
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pilot Butte Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Wyoming schools.
- #5 of 7
- elementary schools in Rock Springs · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Wyoming
- 26.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Pilot Butte Elementary has class sizes larger than 91% of Wyoming schools. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pilot Butte Elementary ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Rock Springs, WY.
School address
District: Sweetwater County School District #1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560530200296 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Pilot Butte Elementary shrank from 586 students in 2022-23 to 552 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 35.3 → 36.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 560530200296 · Rock Springs, WY Elementary · MID · TRAD
547 enr · 15.6:1 · 26.3% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Rock Springs High School (1,393 students)
Pilot Butte Elementary shrank from 586 students in 2022-23 to 552 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE added 35.3 → 36.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
Pilot Butte 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
- This school 547
Pilot Butte Elementary
547 students
- Eastside Eleme 541
Eastside Elementary
541 students
- Stagecoach Ele 394
Stagecoach Elementary
394 students
- Sage Elementar 352
Sage Elementary
352 students
What this shows Pilot Butte Elementary reports 547 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pilot Butte Elementary compares
Pilot Butte 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 37% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.3% | ▼ 4% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 547 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
547
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 91% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.2%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 274 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.8%
Hispanic or Latino 23.0%
Two or More 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Asian 0.7%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 69.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.7, Pilot Butte Elementary is more mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 Pilot Butte Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Springs High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rock Springs Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastside Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stagecoach Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sage Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pilot Butte 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
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Rock Springs
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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
Northpark Elementary
Standard public school
165 students 9.2:1 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 (~547 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pilot Butte Elementary
How many students attend Pilot Butte Elementary?
Pilot Butte Elementary has 547 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rock Springs, WY. CCD year-over-year: 586 (2022-23) → 552 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pilot Butte Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pilot Butte Elementary is 15.6:1, which is 37% higher than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pilot Butte Elementary?
26.3% of students at Pilot Butte Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pilot Butte Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Pilot Butte Elementary is White at 69.8% of enrollment, in Rock Springs, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pilot Butte Elementary?
Pilot Butte Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Pilot Butte Elementary rank among elementary schools in Rock Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Pilot Butte Elementary ranks #5 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 Pilot Butte Elementary, Sweetwater County School District #1 also operates Rock Springs High School (1,393 students), Rock Springs Junior High (746 students), and Eastside Elementary (541 students). See the Sweetwater County School District #1 district page for the complete list.