- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Powell, WY
Powell Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Powell Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 560516000279
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Powell Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Wyoming schools.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Powell · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- large classes for Wyoming
- 24.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Powell Middle School has class sizes larger than 70% of Wyoming schools. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Powell Middle School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Powell, WY.
School address
District: Park County School District # 1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560516000279 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Powell Middle School shrank from 419 students in 2022-23 to 397 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.8 → 30.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 560516000279 · Powell, WY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
387 enr · 12.9:1 · 24.6% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Powell High School (573 students)
Powell Middle School shrank from 419 students in 2022-23 to 397 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 30.8 → 30.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
Powell Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Powell High Sc
Powell High School
573 students
- This school
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 Middle School reports 387 students on the CCD universe file.
How Powell Middle School compares
Powell Middle School is a shrinking 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 | 12.9:1 | ▲ 13% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.6% | ▼ 10% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 387 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
387
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 70% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.3%
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
Counselors2.1 FTE
Per 182 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.4%
Hispanic or Latino 14.2%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 0.5%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 81.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.6, Powell Middle School is about as mixed as the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powell High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southside Elementary | Smaller | Similar 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 Middle 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
Nationwide middle 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 (~387 students)
Frequently asked questions about Powell Middle School
How many students attend Powell Middle School?
Powell Middle School has 387 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Powell, WY. CCD year-over-year: 419 (2022-23) → 397 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Powell Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Powell Middle School is 12.9:1, which is 13% higher than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Powell Middle School?
24.6% of students at Powell Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Powell Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Powell Middle School is White at 81.4% of enrollment, in Powell, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Powell Middle School?
Powell Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Powell?
By Resource Investment Index, Powell Middle School ranks #5 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 Middle School, Park County School District # 1 also operates Powell High School (573 students), Westside Elementary (296 students), and Southside Elementary (287 students). See the Park County School District # 1 district page for the complete list.