Enrollment
305
Wyoming · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cheyenne, WY
Rossman Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Rossman Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 560198000119
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rossman Elementary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Wyoming schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wyoming schools.
- #14 of 14
- schools in Cheyenne · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.3:1
- large classes for Wyoming
- 42.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Rossman Elementary has class sizes larger than 75% of Wyoming schools. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rossman Elementary ranks #14 of 14 schools in Cheyenne, WY.
School address
District: Laramie County School District #1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560198000119 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 11.4:1 Wyoming avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.0%
vs 27.4% Wyoming avg
+53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rossman Elementary compares with Wyoming and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rossman Elementary
Rossman Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Cheyenne, Wyoming, enrolling 305 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Wyoming schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 42.0% of students qualify for free meals, 53% above the Wyoming average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 305 puts it in the larger third of Wyoming schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 347 Wyoming schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 53 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wyoming schools statewide, it ranks #49, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 55/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Laramie County School District #1 spends $17,457 per pupil, 22% below the Wyoming average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Cheyenne's public schools, it stands alongside Pioneer Park Elementary (420 students): Rossman Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.3:1 vs 16.8:1).
Laramie County School District #1 also operates East High School (1,566 students) and Central High School (1,270 students) alongside Rossman Elementary.
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 Rossman Elementary compares
Rossman Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Wyoming and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wyoming | Wyoming avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▲ 17% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.0% | ▲ 53% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 305 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
305
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% above the Wyoming average of 27.4%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 75% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.3%
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
$17,457
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $22,313
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
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 56.4%
Hispanic or Latino 36.1%
Two or More 4.9%
African American 2.0%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 56.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.9, Rossman Elementary is more mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Laramie County School District #1, which includes Rossman Elementary.
$17,457
Per student
-22%
vs Wyoming
Avg $22,313
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.1%
State 59.3%
Federal 14.6%
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 Rossman Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carey Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mccormick Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rossman Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,566
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,270
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,112
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 622
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Cheyenne
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Pioneer Park Elementary
Standard public school
420 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Afflerbach Elementary
Standard public school
352 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Baggs Elementary
Standard public school
336 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Arp Elementary
Standard public school
332 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Goins Elementary
Standard public school
299 students 13:1 students per teacher
Anderson Elementary
Standard public school
292 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~305 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Rossman Elementary
How many students attend Rossman Elementary?
Rossman Elementary has 305 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cheyenne, WY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rossman Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rossman Elementary is 13.3:1, which is 17% higher than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rossman Elementary?
42.0% of students at Rossman Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rossman Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Rossman Elementary is White at 56.4% of enrollment, in Cheyenne, WY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rossman Elementary?
Rossman Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rossman Elementary rank among schools in Cheyenne?
By Resource Investment Index, Rossman Elementary ranks #14 of 14 schools in Cheyenne, WY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cheyenne on the city page.
Is Rossman Elementary a good school?
Rossman Elementary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Wyoming schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wyoming schools. 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 Laramie County School District #1?
Besides Rossman Elementary, Laramie County School District #1 also operates East High School (1,566 students), Central High School (1,270 students), and South High School (1,112 students). See the Laramie County School District #1 district page for the complete list.
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