Enrollment
19
Wyoming · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 560516000196
Shoshone Learning Center — Powell, WY
Federal NCES profile for Shoshone Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 49/100.
👥 Class size 62
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 92
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Park County School District # 1 · Wyoming
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.5:1
vs 11.7:1 Wyoming avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.9%
vs 27.4% Wyoming avg
+111% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Shoshone Learning Center compares with Wyoming and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Shoshone Learning Center reports 19 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 2.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 19% below the Wyoming state mean of 11.7:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 40% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 57.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 111% above the Wyoming average and 12% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 38 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Park County School District # 1 spends $19,098 per pupil district-wide, below the Wyoming average of $24,788 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 25.5% from local sources (property taxes), 61.4% from the state, and 13.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Shoshone Learning Center compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Wyoming state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Wyoming | Wyoming avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.5:1 | ▼ 19% | 11.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.9% | ▲ 111% | 27.4% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 19 | top 13% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
57.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 111% above the Wyoming average of 27.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.5:1
students per teacher
— 19% below state mean
Top 24% in Wyoming — lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$19,098
per pupil, district-wide
— below Wyoming avg of $24,788
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Per 38 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 31.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 19 Top 13% in Wyoming — larger than 87% of 351 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 2.0
Students per teacher 9.5:1 -19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 57.9% +111% vs state
NCES ID 560516000196
Student demographics
White 68.4%
Hispanic or Latino 21.1%
African American 5.3%
Two or More 5.3%
Largest group: White at 68.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP program Not offered
Counselors (FTE) 0.5
Students per counselor 38:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 6
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Park County School District # 1, which includes Shoshone Learning Center.
$19,098
Per student
-23%
vs Wyoming
Avg $24,788
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 25.5%
State 61.4%
Federal 13.1%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Enrollment
- 202
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Shoshone Learning Center
How many students attend Shoshone Learning Center?
Shoshone Learning Center has 19 students enrolled. It is a high school in Powell, WY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shoshone Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Shoshone Learning Center is 9.5:1, which is 19% lower than the Wyoming average of 11.7:1 and 40% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Shoshone Learning Center?
57.9% of students at Shoshone Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shoshone Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Shoshone Learning Center is White at 68.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in Powell, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shoshone Learning Center?
Shoshone Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.