- Enrollment
- 1,393
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Rock Springs Junior High held near 745 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.9 → 48.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 560530200295 · Rock Springs, WY Middle · MID · TRAD
746 enr · 16.6:1 · 29.8% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Rock Springs High School (1,393 students)
Rock Springs Junior High held near 745 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.9 → 48.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
Rock Springs Junior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rock Springs H
Rock Springs High School
1,393 students
- This school
Rock Springs Junior High
746 students
- Pilot Butte El 547
Pilot Butte Elementary
547 students
- Eastside Eleme 541
Eastside Elementary
541 students
- Stagecoach Ele 394
Stagecoach Elementary
394 students
- Sage Elementar 352
Sage Elementary
352 students
What this shows Rock Springs Junior High reports 746 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rock Springs Junior High compares
Rock Springs Junior High 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 | 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 methodology
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
$17,924
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $23,707
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.
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
District finance for Sweetwater County School District #1 reports $17,924 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~746 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 769 (2022-23) → 745 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.