Enrollment
420
Wyoming · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cheyenne, WY
Pioneer Park Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Pioneer Park Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 560198000118
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pioneer Park Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Wyoming schools.
- #2 of 14
- schools in Cheyenne · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Wyoming
- 21.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Pioneer Park Elementary has class sizes larger than 97% of Wyoming schools. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pioneer Park Elementary ranks #2 of 14 schools in Cheyenne, WY.
School address
District: Laramie County School District #1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560198000118 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 11.4:1 Wyoming avg
+47% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.7%
vs 27.4% Wyoming avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pioneer Park Elementary compares with Wyoming and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pioneer Park Elementary
Pioneer Park Elementary is a large combined-grade school in Cheyenne, Wyoming, enrolling 420 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.8:1 is larger than about 97% of Wyoming schools and 47% above the 11.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 21.7% lands close to the Wyoming typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 420 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 91 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #30.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 40/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Laramie County School District #1 spends $17,457 per pupil, 22% below the Wyoming average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Cheyenne's public schools, it stands alongside Afflerbach Elementary (352 students): Pioneer Park Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.8:1 vs 11.7:1).
Laramie County School District #1 also operates East High School (1,566 students) and Central High School (1,270 students) alongside Pioneer Park 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 Pioneer Park Elementary compares
Pioneer Park 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 47% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.7% | ▼ 21% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 420 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
420
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 47% above state mean
Top 97% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.2%
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
$17,457
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 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 76.0%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%
Two or More 6.2%
African American 1.9%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 76.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.7, Pioneer Park Elementary is more mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Laramie County School District #1, which includes Pioneer Park Elementary.
$17,457
Per student
-22%
vs Wyoming
Avg $22,313
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.1%
State 59.3%
Federal 14.6%
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 Pioneer Park Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carey Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mccormick Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pioneer Park Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,566
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,270
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,112
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 622
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Cheyenne
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Afflerbach Elementary
Standard public school
352 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Baggs Elementary
Standard public school
336 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Arp Elementary
Standard public school
332 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Rossman Elementary
Standard public school
305 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Goins Elementary
Standard public school
299 students 13:1 students per teacher
Anderson Elementary
Standard public school
292 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~420 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Pioneer Park Elementary
How many students attend Pioneer Park Elementary?
Pioneer Park Elementary has 420 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cheyenne, WY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Park Elementary is 16.8:1, which is 47% higher than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pioneer Park Elementary?
21.7% of students at Pioneer Park Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pioneer Park Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Pioneer Park Elementary is White at 76.0% of enrollment, in Cheyenne, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pioneer Park Elementary?
Pioneer Park Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pioneer Park Elementary rank among schools in Cheyenne?
By Resource Investment Index, Pioneer Park Elementary ranks #2 of 14 schools in Cheyenne, WY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cheyenne on the city page.
Is Pioneer Park Elementary a good school?
Pioneer Park Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% 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 Laramie County School District #1?
Besides Pioneer Park Elementary, Laramie County School District #1 also operates East High School (1,566 students), Central High School (1,270 students), and South High School (1,112 students). See the Laramie County School District #1 district page for the complete list.
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