Enrollment
440
Wyoming · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 11.4:1 Wyoming avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.5%
vs 27.4% Wyoming avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Slade Elementary compares with Wyoming and U.S. medians
What stands out at Slade Elementary
Slade Elementary is a large combined-grade school in Laramie, Wyoming, enrolling 440 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Wyoming schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 24.5% lands close to the Wyoming typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 440 puts it in the larger third of Wyoming schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 347 scored Wyoming schools.
Against 81 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #55.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 440 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Laramie's public schools, it stands alongside Velma Linford Elementary (250 students): Slade Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.8:1 vs 9.3:1).
Albany County School District #1 also operates Laramie High School (1,070 students) and Laramie Middle School (735 students) alongside Slade 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 Slade Elementary compares
Slade 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$21,312
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Albany County School District #1, which includes Slade Elementary.
$21,312
Per student
-4%
vs Wyoming
Avg $22,313
+28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.9%
State 64.4%
Federal 9.7%
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 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
- 1,070
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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.
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 (~440 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Slade Elementary a good school?
Slade Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Wyoming schools. 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 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.
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