- Enrollment
- 1,070
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Rock River, WY
Rock River High School
Federal NCES profile for Rock River High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 560073000003
👥 S:T ratio 80
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 76
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rock River High School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Wyoming schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Rock River · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5.1:1
- small classes for Wyoming
- 20.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Rock River High School has class sizes smaller than 95% of Wyoming schools. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rock River High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Rock River, WY.
School address
District: Albany County School District #1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560073000003 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Rock River High School held near 35 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 7.4 → 7.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 560073000003 · Rock River, WY High · SMALL · TRAD
36 enr · 5.1:1 · 20.6% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Laramie High School (1,070 students)
Rock River High School held near 35 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 7.4 → 7.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
Rock River High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Laramie High S
Laramie High School
1,070 students
- Laramie Middle
Laramie Middle School
735 students
- Slade Elementa
Slade Elementary
440 students
- Spring Creek E 307
Spring Creek Elementary
307 students
- Indian Paintbr 269
Indian Paintbrush Elementary
269 students
- This school 36
Rock River High School
36 students
What this shows Rock River High School reports 36 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rock River High School compares
Rock River 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 | 5.1:1 | ▼ 55% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.6% | ▼ 25% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 36 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.1:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
36
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
5.1:1
students per teacher
- 55% below state mean
Top 5% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.2%
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
$18,376
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $23,707
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.4%
Hispanic or Latino 22.2%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 2.8%
Largest group: White at 69.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.5, Rock River High School is more mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Albany County School District #1 reports $18,376 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rock River High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laramie High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Laramie Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Slade Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Creek Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indian Paintbrush Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rock River High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~36 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~5.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Rock River High School
How many students attend Rock River High School?
Rock River High School has 36 students enrolled. It is a high school in Rock River, WY. CCD year-over-year: 34 (2022-23) → 35 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rock River High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rock River High School is 5.1:1, which is 55% lower than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 68% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rock River High School?
20.6% of students at Rock River High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rock River High School?
The largest demographic group at Rock River High School is White at 69.4% of enrollment, in Rock River, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rock River High School?
Rock River High School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 Rock River High School rank among public schools in Rock River?
By Resource Investment Index, Rock River High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Rock River, WY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Albany County School District #1?
Besides Rock River High School, Albany County School District #1 also operates Laramie High School (1,070 students), Laramie Middle School (735 students), and Slade Elementary (440 students). See the Albany County School District #1 district page for the complete list.