Enrollment
666
Wyoming · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 560103000541
Rawlins Elementary — Rawlins, WY
Federal NCES profile for Rawlins Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 48/100.
👥 Class size 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Carbon County School District #1 · Wyoming
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
62.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.4:1
vs 11.7:1 Wyoming avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.9%
vs 27.4% Wyoming avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rawlins Elementary compares with Wyoming and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Rawlins Elementary reports 666 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 62.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 11% below the Wyoming state mean of 11.7:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 35% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 28.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 5% above the Wyoming average and 44% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 222 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Carbon County School District #1 spends $22,077 per pupil district-wide, below the Wyoming average of $24,788 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 51.8% from local sources (property taxes), 32.5% from the state, and 15.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (D), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Rawlins Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Wyoming state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Wyoming | Wyoming avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.4:1 | ▼ 11% | 11.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.9% | ▲ 5% | 27.4% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 666 | top 94% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
28.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 5% 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
10.4:1
students per teacher
— 11% below state mean
Top 35% in Wyoming — lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$22,077
per pupil, district-wide
— below Wyoming avg of $24,788
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 222 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 666 Top 94% in Wyoming — larger than 6% of 351 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 62.0
Students per teacher 10.4:1 -11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 28.9% +5% vs state
NCES ID 560103000541
Student demographics
White 59.6%
Hispanic or Latino 33.0%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 1.5%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 59.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 222:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 9
Out-of-school suspensions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Carbon County School District #1, which includes Rawlins Elementary.
$22,077
Per student
-11%
vs Wyoming
Avg $24,788
+13%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 51.8%
State 32.5%
Federal 15.8%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Enrollment
- 195
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Enrollment
- 28
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
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Frequently asked questions about Rawlins Elementary
How many students attend Rawlins Elementary?
Rawlins Elementary has 666 students enrolled. It is a other school in Rawlins, WY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rawlins Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rawlins Elementary is 10.4:1, which is 11% lower than the Wyoming average of 11.7:1 and 35% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rawlins Elementary?
28.9% of students at Rawlins Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rawlins Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Rawlins Elementary is White at 59.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in Rawlins, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rawlins Elementary?
Rawlins Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.