Enrollment
330
Wyoming · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sheridan, WY
Sagebrush Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sagebrush Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 560569500474
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sagebrush Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wyoming median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Sheridan · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.4:1
- students per teacher
- 28.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Sagebrush Elementary has class sizes near the Wyoming median. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sagebrush Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Sheridan, WY.
School address
District: Sheridan County School District #2 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560569500474 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.4:1
vs 11.4:1 Wyoming avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.2%
vs 27.4% Wyoming avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sagebrush Elementary compares with Wyoming and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sagebrush Elementary
Sagebrush Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Sheridan, Wyoming, enrolling 330 students.
At 11.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Wyoming median, within a few percentage points of the 11.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 28.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 330 puts it in the larger third of Wyoming schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 347 scored Wyoming schools.
Against 111 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #19.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 330 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Sheridan County School District #2 spends $14,808 per pupil, 34% below the Wyoming average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Sheridan's elementary schools, it stands alongside Henry a. Coffeen Elementary (325 students): Sagebrush Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.4:1 vs 12.5:1).
Sheridan County School District #2 also operates Sheridan High School (1,001 students) and Sheridan Junior High School (766 students) alongside Sagebrush 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 Sagebrush Elementary compares
Sagebrush 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 0% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.2% | ▲ 3% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 330 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
330
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 52% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,808
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $22,313
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 330 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 81.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
Two or More 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Asian 1.2%
African American 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 81.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.5, Sagebrush Elementary is about as mixed as the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sheridan County School District #2, which includes Sagebrush Elementary.
$14,808
Per student
-34%
vs Wyoming
Avg $22,313
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.3%
State 63.1%
Federal 11.6%
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 Sagebrush Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheridan High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sheridan Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Henry a. Coffeen Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highland Park Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meadowlark Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sagebrush Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,001
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 766
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar elementary schools in Sheridan
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~330 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Sagebrush Elementary
How many students attend Sagebrush Elementary?
Sagebrush Elementary has 330 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sheridan, WY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sagebrush Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sagebrush Elementary is 11.4:1, which is 0% higher than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sagebrush Elementary?
28.2% of students at Sagebrush Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sagebrush Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sagebrush Elementary is White at 81.2% of enrollment, in Sheridan, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sagebrush Elementary?
Sagebrush Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Sagebrush Elementary rank among elementary schools in Sheridan?
By Resource Investment Index, Sagebrush Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Sheridan, WY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Sheridan on the city page.
Is Sagebrush Elementary a good school?
Sagebrush Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wyoming median. 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 Sheridan County School District #2?
Besides Sagebrush Elementary, Sheridan County School District #2 also operates Sheridan High School (1,001 students), Sheridan Junior High School (766 students), and Henry a. Coffeen Elementary (325 students). See the Sheridan County School District #2 district page for the complete list.
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