Enrollment
220
Wyoming · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Shoshoni, WY
Shoshoni Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Shoshoni Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 560570000362
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shoshoni Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wyoming median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Shoshoni · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11:1
- students per teacher
- 13.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Shoshoni Elementary has class sizes near the Wyoming median. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shoshoni Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Shoshoni, WY.
School address
District: Fremont County School District #24 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560570000362 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11:1
vs 11.4:1 Wyoming avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.6%
vs 27.4% Wyoming avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Shoshoni Elementary compares with Wyoming and U.S. medians
What stands out at Shoshoni Elementary
Shoshoni Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Shoshoni, Wyoming, enrolling 220 students.
At 11:1, 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 below the state's typical profile, with 13.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 220 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wyoming median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 347 scored Wyoming schools.
Among 79 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wyoming schools statewide, it ranks #71, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Fremont County School District #24 also operates Shoshoni High School (117 students) and Shoshoni Junior High School (50 students) alongside Shoshoni 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 Shoshoni Elementary compares
Shoshoni 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 4% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.6% | ▼ 50% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 220 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
220
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
13.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
11:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 46% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.9%
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
$21,050
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $22,313
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 81.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
Two or More 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.2%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 81.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.9, Shoshoni Elementary is about as mixed as the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fremont County School District #24, which includes Shoshoni Elementary.
$21,050
Per student
-6%
vs Wyoming
Avg $22,313
+27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.0%
State 52.5%
Federal 12.5%
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 Shoshoni Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoshoni High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shoshoni Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shoshoni Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 117
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 50
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other 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 (~220 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Shoshoni Elementary
How many students attend Shoshoni Elementary?
Shoshoni Elementary has 220 students enrolled. It is a public school in Shoshoni, WY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shoshoni Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Shoshoni Elementary is 11:1, which is 4% lower than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 30% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Shoshoni Elementary?
13.6% of students at Shoshoni Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shoshoni Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Shoshoni Elementary is White at 81.8% of enrollment, in Shoshoni, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shoshoni Elementary?
Shoshoni Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Shoshoni Elementary rank among public schools in Shoshoni?
By Resource Investment Index, Shoshoni Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Shoshoni, 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 Shoshoni on the city page.
Is Shoshoni Elementary a good school?
Shoshoni Elementary earns 32/100 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 Fremont County School District #24?
Besides Shoshoni Elementary, Fremont County School District #24 also operates Shoshoni High School (117 students) and Shoshoni Junior High School (50 students). See the Fremont County School District #24 district page for the complete list.
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