- Enrollment
- 1,070
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Laramie, WY
Snowy Range Academy
Federal NCES profile for Snowy Range Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 560073000216Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Snowy Range Academy earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Wyoming schools.
- #1 of 6
- elementary schools in Laramie · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- large classes for Wyoming
- 11.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Snowy Range Academy has class sizes larger than 79% of Wyoming schools. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Snowy Range Academy ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Laramie, WY.
School address
District: Albany County School District #1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560073000216 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Snowy Range Academy held near 256 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.4 → 22.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 560073000216 · Laramie, WY Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
260 enr · 13.7:1 · 11.8% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Laramie High School (1,070 students)
Snowy Range Academy held near 256 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.4 → 22.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
Snowy Range Academy 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
- Slade Elementa
Slade Elementary
440 students
- Spring Creek E 307
Spring Creek Elementary
307 students
- Indian Paintbr 269
Indian Paintbrush Elementary
269 students
- This school 260
Snowy Range Academy
260 students
What this shows Snowy Range Academy reports 260 students on the CCD universe file.
How Snowy Range Academy compares
Snowy Range Academy 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 | 13.7:1 | ▲ 20% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.8% | ▼ 57% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 260 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
260
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the Wyoming average of 27.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 79% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
Student demographics
White 75.4%
Asian 11.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 2.7%
Largest group: White at 75.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.2, Snowy Range Academy 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 Snowy Range Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laramie High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Laramie Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Slade Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spring Creek Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Indian Paintbrush Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Snowy Range Academy'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
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Laramie
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Spring Creek Elementary
Standard public school
307 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Indian Paintbrush Elementary
Standard public school
269 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
Beitel Elementary
Standard public school
215 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Uw Laboratory School
Standard public school
162 students 7.4:1 students per teacher
Harmony Elementary
Standard public school
15 students 5:1 students per teacher
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 (~260 students)
Frequently asked questions about Snowy Range Academy
How many students attend Snowy Range Academy?
Snowy Range Academy has 260 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Laramie, WY. CCD year-over-year: 246 (2022-23) → 256 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Snowy Range Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Snowy Range Academy is 13.7:1, which is 20% higher than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Snowy Range Academy?
11.8% of students at Snowy Range Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Snowy Range Academy?
The largest demographic group at Snowy Range Academy is White at 75.4% of enrollment, in Laramie, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Snowy Range Academy?
Snowy Range Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Snowy Range Academy rank among elementary schools in Laramie?
By Resource Investment Index, Snowy Range Academy ranks #1 of 6 elementary 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 elementary schools in Laramie on the city page.
What other schools are in Albany County School District #1?
Besides Snowy Range Academy, Albany County School District #1 also operates Laramie High School (1,070 students), Laramie Middle School (735 students), and Slade Elementary (440 students). See the Albany County School District #1 district page for the complete list.