- Enrollment
- 701
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Riverton, WY
Riverton Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Riverton Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 560522000287
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverton Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Wyoming schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wyoming schools.
- #3 of 8
- public schools in Riverton · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13:1
- large classes for Wyoming
- 33.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverton Middle School has class sizes larger than 72% of Wyoming schools. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverton Middle School ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Riverton, WY.
School address
District: Fremont County School District #25 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560522000287 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+58 students YoY
Riverton Middle School grew from 541 students in 2022-23 to 599 in 2023-24 (+10.7%).
Teacher FTE added 43.9 → 45.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+58 students YoY 560522000287 · Riverton, WY Middle · MID · TRAD
559 enr · 13:1 · 33.6% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Riverton High School (701 students)
Riverton Middle School grew from 541 students in 2022-23 to 599 in 2023-24 (+10.7%). Teacher FTE added 43.9 → 45.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
Riverton Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Riverton High
Riverton High School
701 students
- This school
Riverton Middle School
559 students
- Rendezvous Ele
Rendezvous Elementary
324 students
- Aspen Early Le
Aspen Early Learning Center
286 students
- Willow Creek E 269
Willow Creek Elementary
269 students
- Jackson Elemen 173
Jackson Elementary
173 students
What this shows Riverton Middle School reports 559 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverton Middle School compares
Riverton Middle 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 | 13:1 | ▲ 14% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.6% | ▲ 23% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 559 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
559
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 72% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
54.0%
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
$20,836
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $23,707
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 280 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
67
in-school suspensions + 68 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 59.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 21.5%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 0.5%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 59.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.6, Riverton Middle School is more mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
District finance for Fremont County School District #25 reports $20,836 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Riverton Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rendezvous Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Aspen Early Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Willow Creek Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jackson Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riverton Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 173
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~559 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riverton Middle School
How many students attend Riverton Middle School?
Riverton Middle School has 559 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Riverton, WY. CCD year-over-year: 541 (2022-23) → 599 (2023-24), up 58.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverton Middle School is 13:1, which is 14% higher than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Riverton Middle School?
33.6% of students at Riverton Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverton Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Riverton Middle School is White at 59.0% of enrollment, in Riverton, WY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverton Middle School?
Riverton Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Riverton Middle School rank among public schools in Riverton?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverton Middle School ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Riverton, 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 Riverton on the city page.
What other schools are in Fremont County School District #25?
Besides Riverton Middle School, Fremont County School District #25 also operates Riverton High School (701 students), Rendezvous Elementary (324 students), and Aspen Early Learning Center (286 students). See the Fremont County School District #25 district page for the complete list.