- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 560516000278
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 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 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Wyoming schools.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Powell · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Powell High School held near 594 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.2 → 36.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 560516000278 · Powell, WY High · MID · TRAD
573 enr · 15.5:1 · 20.8% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Powell Middle School (387 students)
Powell High School held near 594 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.2 → 36.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
Powell High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Powell High School
573 students
- Powell Middle
Powell Middle School
387 students
- Westside Eleme
Westside Elementary
296 students
- Southside Elem
Southside Elementary
287 students
- Parkside Eleme 202
Parkside Elementary
202 students
- Shoshone Learn 19
Shoshone Learning Center
19 students
What this shows Powell High School reports 573 students on the CCD universe file.
How Powell High School compares
Powell High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wyoming and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wyoming | Wyoming avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$17,867
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $23,707
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for Park County School District # 1 reports $17,867 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~573 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 592 (2022-23) → 594 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
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 37/100 (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 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.
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.