Enrollment
26
Wyoming · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Torrington, WY
Platte River School
Federal NCES profile for Platte River School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 560299000585
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Platte River School earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Wyoming schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Torrington · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26:1
- large classes for Wyoming
- 34.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Platte River School has class sizes larger than 99% of Wyoming schools. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Platte River School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Torrington, WY.
School address
District: Goshen County School District #1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560299000585 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26:1
vs 11.4:1 Wyoming avg
+128% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.8%
vs 27.4% Wyoming avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Platte River School compares with Wyoming and U.S. medians
What stands out at Platte River School
Platte River School is a small high school in Torrington, Wyoming, enrolling 26 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26:1 is larger than about 99% of Wyoming schools and 128% above the 11.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 34.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 26 puts it in the smaller third of Wyoming schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 347 Wyoming schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 16 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wyoming schools statewide, it ranks #16, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 46/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Its district draws 16.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Torrington's high schools, it stands alongside Torrington High School (328 students): Platte River School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (26:1 vs 13.1:1).
Goshen County School District #1 also operates Torrington High School (328 students) and Torrington Middle School (239 students) alongside Platte River School.
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 Platte River School compares
Platte River School on the metrics families compare, against Wyoming and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wyoming | Wyoming avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26:1 | ▲ 128% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.8% | ▲ 27% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 26 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
26
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
26:1
students per teacher
- 128% above state mean
Top 99% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$22,250
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $22,313
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 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 69.2%
Hispanic or Latino 23.1%
Two or More 7.7%
Largest group: White at 69.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.2, Platte River School is more mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Goshen County School District #1, which includes Platte River School.
$22,250
Per student
0%
vs Wyoming
Avg $22,313
+34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.6%
State 60.8%
Federal 16.6%
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 Platte River School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torrington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Torrington Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Trail Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southeast Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Platte River School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 239
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 239
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 238
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 112
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar high schools in Torrington
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high 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 (~26 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Platte River School
How many students attend Platte River School?
Platte River School has 26 students enrolled. It is a high school in Torrington, WY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Platte River School?
The student-teacher ratio at Platte River School is 26:1, which is 128% higher than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 66% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Platte River School?
34.8% of students at Platte River School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Platte River School?
The largest demographic group at Platte River School is White at 69.2% of enrollment, in Torrington, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Platte River School?
Platte River School has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Platte River School rank among public schools in Torrington?
By Resource Investment Index, Platte River School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Torrington, 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 Torrington on the city page.
Is Platte River School a good school?
Platte River School earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% 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 Goshen County School District #1?
Besides Platte River School, Goshen County School District #1 also operates Torrington High School (328 students), Torrington Middle School (239 students), and Trail Elementary (239 students). See the Goshen County School District #1 district page for the complete list.
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