- Enrollment
- 1,212
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Gillette, WY
Sage Valley Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Sage Valley Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 560147000410
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sage Valley Junior High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Wyoming schools.
- #14 of 20
- public schools in Gillette · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- large classes for Wyoming
- 19.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Sage Valley Junior High School has class sizes larger than 74% of Wyoming schools. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sage Valley Junior High School ranks #14 of 20 public schools in Gillette, WY.
School address
District: Campbell County School District #1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560147000410 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-57 students YoY
Sage Valley Junior High School shrank from 666 students in 2022-23 to 609 in 2023-24 (-8.6%).
Teacher FTE added 45.4 → 45.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-57 students YoY 560147000410 · Gillette, WY Middle · MID · TRAD
589 enr · 13.1:1 · 19.7% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Campbell County High School (1,212 students)
Sage Valley Junior High School shrank from 666 students in 2022-23 to 609 in 2023-24 (-8.6%). Teacher FTE added 45.4 → 45.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
Sage Valley Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Campbell Count
Campbell County High School
1,212 students
- Thunder Basin
Thunder Basin High School
1,206 students
- Twin Spruce Ju
Twin Spruce Junior High School
667 students
- This school
Sage Valley Junior High School
589 students
- Stocktrail Ele
Stocktrail Elementary
554 students
- Buffalo Ridge 413
Buffalo Ridge Elementary
413 students
What this shows Sage Valley Junior High School reports 589 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sage Valley Junior High School compares
Sage Valley Junior High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wyoming and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wyoming | Wyoming avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▲ 15% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.7% | ▼ 28% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 589 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
589
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 74% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.6%
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
$17,610
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $23,707
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 393 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
145
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 84.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 84.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.6, Sage Valley Junior High School is less mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Campbell County School District #1 reports $17,610 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sage Valley Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thunder Basin High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Twin Spruce Junior High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stocktrail Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Buffalo Ridge Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sage Valley Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,206
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar middle schools in Gillette
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~589 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sage Valley Junior High School
How many students attend Sage Valley Junior High School?
Sage Valley Junior High School has 589 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Gillette, WY. CCD year-over-year: 666 (2022-23) → 609 (2023-24), down 57.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sage Valley Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sage Valley Junior High School is 13.1:1, which is 15% higher than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sage Valley Junior High School?
19.7% of students at Sage Valley Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sage Valley Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Sage Valley Junior High School is White at 84.4% of enrollment, in Gillette, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sage Valley Junior High School?
Sage Valley Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Sage Valley Junior High School rank among public schools in Gillette?
By Resource Investment Index, Sage Valley Junior High School ranks #14 of 20 public schools in Gillette, 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 Gillette on the city page.
What other schools are in Campbell County School District #1?
Besides Sage Valley Junior High School, Campbell County School District #1 also operates Campbell County High School (1,212 students), Thunder Basin High School (1,206 students), and Twin Spruce Junior High School (667 students). See the Campbell County School District #1 district page for the complete list.