- Enrollment
- 1,070
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Laramie, WY
Slade Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Slade Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 560073000020
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Slade Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Wyoming schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Laramie · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- large classes for Wyoming
- 24.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Slade Elementary has class sizes larger than 80% of Wyoming schools. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Slade Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Laramie, WY.
School address
District: Albany County School District #1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560073000020 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Slade Elementary grew from 355 students in 2022-23 to 389 in 2023-24 (+9.6%).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 33.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+34 students YoY 560073000020 · Laramie, WY Other · SMALL · TRAD
440 enr · 13.8:1 · 24.5% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Laramie High School (1,070 students)
Slade Elementary grew from 355 students in 2022-23 to 389 in 2023-24 (+9.6%). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 33.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
Slade Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Laramie High S
Laramie High School
1,070 students
- Laramie Middle
Laramie Middle School
735 students
- This school
Slade Elementary
440 students
- Spring Creek E 307
Spring Creek Elementary
307 students
- Indian Paintbr 269
Indian Paintbrush Elementary
269 students
- Snowy Range Ac 260
Snowy Range Academy
260 students
What this shows Slade Elementary reports 440 students on the CCD universe file.
How Slade Elementary compares
Slade Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wyoming and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wyoming | Wyoming avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▲ 21% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.5% | ▼ 11% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 440 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
440
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 80% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,376
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $23,707
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 440 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.2%
Hispanic or Latino 21.6%
Two or More 5.2%
African American 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 70.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.7, Slade Elementary is more mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
District finance for Albany County School District #1 reports $18,376 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Slade Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laramie High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Laramie Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spring Creek Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Indian Paintbrush Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Snowy Range Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Slade Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other schools in Laramie
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~440 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Slade Elementary
How many students attend Slade Elementary?
Slade Elementary has 440 students enrolled. It is a public school in Laramie, WY. CCD year-over-year: 355 (2022-23) → 389 (2023-24), up 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Slade Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Slade Elementary is 13.8:1, which is 21% higher than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Slade Elementary?
24.5% of students at Slade Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Slade Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Slade Elementary is White at 70.2% of enrollment, in Laramie, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Slade Elementary?
Slade Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Slade Elementary rank among schools in Laramie?
By Resource Investment Index, Slade Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Laramie, WY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Laramie on the city page.
What other schools are in Albany County School District #1?
Besides Slade Elementary, Albany County School District #1 also operates Laramie High School (1,070 students), Laramie Middle School (735 students), and Spring Creek Elementary (307 students). See the Albany County School District #1 district page for the complete list.