- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 560299000585
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 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 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Wyoming schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Torrington · Resource Index
- 15
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Platte River School grew from 23 students in 2022-23 to 31 in 2023-24 (+34.8%).
Teacher FTE added 1.9 → 2.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+8 students YoY 560299000585 · Torrington, WY High · SMALL · TRAD
26 enr · 26:1 · 34.8% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Torrington High School (328 students)
Platte River School grew from 23 students in 2022-23 to 31 in 2023-24 (+34.8%). Teacher FTE added 1.9 → 2.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
Platte River School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Torrington Hig
Torrington High School
328 students
- Torrington Mid
Torrington Middle School
239 students
- Trail Elementa
Trail Elementary
239 students
- Lincoln Elemen
Lincoln Elementary
238 students
- Southeast Elem 112
Southeast Elementary
112 students
- This school 26
Platte River School
26 students
What this shows Platte River School reports 26 students on the CCD universe file.
How Platte River School compares
Platte River 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 | 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 methodology
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
$22,948
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $23,707
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.
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
District finance for Goshen County School District #1 reports $22,948 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~26 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 23 (2022-23) → 31 (2023-24), up 8.
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 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. 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 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.
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.