Enrollment
589
Wyoming · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 11.4:1 Wyoming avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.7%
vs 27.4% Wyoming avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sage Valley Junior High School compares with Wyoming and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sage Valley Junior High School
Sage Valley Junior High School is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Gillette, Wyoming, enrolling 589 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Wyoming schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 19.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wyoming, bigger than 92% of state schools at 589 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 347 scored Wyoming schools.
Against 44 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #26.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 393 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Campbell County School District #1 spends $17,006 per pupil, 24% below the Wyoming average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 159 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 589 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Gillette's middle schools, it stands alongside Twin Spruce Junior High School (667 students): Sage Valley Junior High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.1:1 vs 14.5:1).
Campbell County School District #1 also operates Campbell County High School (1,212 students) and Thunder Basin High School (1,206 students) alongside Sage Valley Junior High School.
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 Sage Valley Junior High School compares
Sage Valley Junior High School on the metrics families compare, against Wyoming and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wyoming | Wyoming avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,006
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $22,313
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Campbell County School District #1, which includes Sage Valley Junior High School.
$17,006
Per student
-24%
vs Wyoming
Avg $22,313
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.0%
State 32.6%
Federal 9.4%
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 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
- 1,212
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- 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.
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 (~589 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Sage Valley Junior High School a good school?
Sage Valley Junior High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of 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 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.
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