- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cowley, WY
Rocky Mountain Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Rocky Mountain Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 560142000428
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rocky Mountain Middle School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Wyoming schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Cowley · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Wyoming
- 24.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Rocky Mountain Middle School has class sizes larger than 98% of Wyoming schools. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rocky Mountain Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Cowley, WY.
School address
District: Big Horn County School District #1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560142000428 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Rocky Mountain Middle School held near 251 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.3 → 14.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 560142000428 · Cowley, WY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
250 enr · 17.9:1 · 24.6% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Rocky Mountain High School (439 students)
Rocky Mountain Middle School held near 251 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.3 → 14.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
Rocky Mountain Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain High School
439 students
- Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain Elementary
322 students
- This school
Rocky Mountain Middle School
250 students
- Burlington Ele 119
Burlington Elementary
119 students
- Burlington Hig 69
Burlington High School
69 students
- Burlington Mid 52
Burlington Middle School
52 students
What this shows Rocky Mountain Middle School reports 250 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rocky Mountain Middle School compares
Rocky Mountain Middle 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 57% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.6% | ▼ 10% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 250 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
250
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 57% above state mean
Top 98% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.2%
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
$19,661
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
Counselors0.5 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 77.6%
Hispanic or Latino 16.4%
Two or More 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 77.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.9, Rocky Mountain Middle School is more mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
District finance for Big Horn County School District #1 reports $19,661 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rocky Mountain Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rocky Mountain Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Burlington Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Burlington High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Burlington Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rocky Mountain Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 119
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 69
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 52
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
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 (~250 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rocky Mountain Middle School
How many students attend Rocky Mountain Middle School?
Rocky Mountain Middle School has 250 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cowley, WY. CCD year-over-year: 252 (2022-23) → 251 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rocky Mountain Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rocky Mountain Middle School is 17.9:1, which is 57% higher than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rocky Mountain Middle School?
24.6% of students at Rocky Mountain Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rocky Mountain Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Rocky Mountain Middle School is White at 77.6% of enrollment, in Cowley, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rocky Mountain Middle School?
Rocky Mountain Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Rocky Mountain Middle School rank among public schools in Cowley?
By Resource Investment Index, Rocky Mountain Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Cowley, 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 Big Horn County School District #1?
Besides Rocky Mountain Middle School, Big Horn County School District #1 also operates Rocky Mountain High School (439 students), Rocky Mountain Elementary (322 students), and Burlington Elementary (119 students). See the Big Horn County School District #1 district page for the complete list.