Enrollment
573
Wyoming · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Powell, WY
Powell High School
Federal NCES profile for Powell High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 560516000278
👥 S:T ratio 38
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Powell High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Wyoming schools.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Powell · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Wyoming
- 20.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Powell High School has class sizes larger than 91% of Wyoming schools. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Powell High School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Powell, WY.
School address
District: Park County School District # 1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560516000278 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 11.4:1 Wyoming avg
+36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.8%
vs 27.4% Wyoming avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Powell High School compares with Wyoming and U.S. medians
What stands out at Powell High School
Powell High School is a large high school in Powell, Wyoming, enrolling 573 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.5:1 is larger than about 91% of Wyoming schools and 36% above the 11.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 20.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wyoming, bigger than 91% of state schools at 573 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 347 scored Wyoming schools.
Against 50 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #23.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 198 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Powell's high schools, it stands alongside Shoshone Learning Center (19 students): Powell High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.5:1 vs 9.5:1).
Park County School District # 1 also operates Powell Middle School (387 students) and Westside Elementary (296 students) alongside Powell High 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 Powell High School compares
Powell High 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 36% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.8% | ▼ 24% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 573 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
573
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 36% 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
32.6%
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
$17,980
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
Counselors2.9 FTE
Per 198 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
57
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.4 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 83.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
Two or More 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 83.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.2, Powell High School is less mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Park County School District # 1, which includes Powell High School.
$17,980
Per student
-19%
vs Wyoming
Avg $22,313
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.5%
State 61.4%
Federal 13.1%
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 Powell High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powell Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westside Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southside Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parkside Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shoshone Learning Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Powell High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 202
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 19
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar high schools in Powell
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 (~573 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Powell High School
How many students attend Powell High School?
Powell High School has 573 students enrolled. It is a high school in Powell, WY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Powell High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Powell High School is 15.5:1, which is 36% 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 Powell High School?
20.8% of students at Powell High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Powell High School?
The largest demographic group at Powell High School is White at 83.2% of enrollment, in Powell, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Powell High School?
Powell High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Powell High School rank among public schools in Powell?
By Resource Investment Index, Powell High School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Powell, 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 Powell on the city page.
Is Powell High School a good school?
Powell High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% 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 Park County School District # 1?
Besides Powell High School, Park County School District # 1 also operates Powell Middle School (387 students), Westside Elementary (296 students), and Southside Elementary (287 students). See the Park County School District # 1 district page for the complete list.
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