- Enrollment
- 1,001
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Sagebrush Elementary held near 322 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 29.3 → 29.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 560569500474 · Sheridan, WY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
330 enr · 11.4:1 · 28.2% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Sheridan High School (1,001 students)
Sagebrush Elementary held near 322 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 29.3 → 29.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
Sagebrush Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sheridan High
Sheridan High School
1,001 students
- Sheridan Junio
Sheridan Junior High School
766 students
- This school 330
Sagebrush Elementary
330 students
- Henry a. Coffe 325
Henry a. Coffeen Elementary
325 students
- Highland Park 321
Highland Park Elementary
321 students
- Meadowlark Ele 316
Meadowlark Elementary
316 students
What this shows Sagebrush Elementary reports 330 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sagebrush Elementary compares
Sagebrush Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,381
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $23,707
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.
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
District finance for Sheridan County School District #2 reports $15,381 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~330 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 326 (2022-23) → 322 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.