Enrollment
746
Wyoming · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rock Springs, WY
Rock Springs Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Rock Springs Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 560530200295
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rock Springs Junior High earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Wyoming schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wyoming.
- #10 of 10
- public schools in Rock Springs · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Wyoming
- 29.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Rock Springs Junior High has class sizes larger than 96% of Wyoming schools. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rock Springs Junior High ranks #10 of 10 public schools in Rock Springs, WY.
School address
District: Sweetwater County School District #1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560530200295 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 11.4:1 Wyoming avg
+46% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.8%
vs 27.4% Wyoming avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rock Springs Junior High compares with Wyoming and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rock Springs Junior High
Rock Springs Junior High is a large middle school in Rock Springs, Wyoming, enrolling 746 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.6:1 is larger than about 96% of Wyoming schools and 46% above the 11.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 29.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wyoming, bigger than 95% of state schools at 746 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 347 Wyoming schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 26 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wyoming schools statewide, it ranks #25, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 373 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Sweetwater County School District #1 spends $15,932 per pupil, 29% below the Wyoming average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Sweetwater County School District #1 also operates Rock Springs High School (1,393 students) and Pilot Butte Elementary (547 students) alongside Rock Springs Junior High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Rock Springs Junior High compares
Rock Springs Junior High on the metrics families compare, against Wyoming and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wyoming | Wyoming avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▲ 46% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.8% | ▲ 9% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 746 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
746
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 46% above state mean
Top 96% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
49.7%
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
$15,932
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $22,313
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 373 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 78 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 66.2%
Hispanic or Latino 27.5%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 66.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.4, Rock Springs Junior High is more mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sweetwater County School District #1, which includes Rock Springs Junior High.
$15,932
Per student
-29%
vs Wyoming
Avg $22,313
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.5%
State 46.2%
Federal 13.3%
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.
How Rock Springs Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Springs High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pilot Butte Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastside Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stagecoach Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sage Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rock Springs Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,393
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wyoming, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~746 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Rock Springs Junior High
How many students attend Rock Springs Junior High?
Rock Springs Junior High has 746 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rock Springs, WY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rock Springs Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Rock Springs Junior High is 16.6:1, which is 46% higher than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rock Springs Junior High?
29.8% of students at Rock Springs Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rock Springs Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Rock Springs Junior High is White at 66.2% of enrollment, in Rock Springs, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rock Springs Junior High?
Rock Springs Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rock Springs Junior High rank among public schools in Rock Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Rock Springs Junior High ranks #10 of 10 public schools in Rock Springs, 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 Rock Springs on the city page.
Is Rock Springs Junior High a good school?
Rock Springs Junior High earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Wyoming schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wyoming. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Sweetwater County School District #1?
Besides Rock Springs Junior High, Sweetwater County School District #1 also operates Rock Springs High School (1,393 students), Pilot Butte Elementary (547 students), and Eastside Elementary (541 students). See the Sweetwater County School District #1 district page for the complete list.
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