Enrollment
260
Wyoming · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 11.4:1 Wyoming avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.8%
vs 27.4% Wyoming avg
-57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Snowy Range Academy compares with Wyoming and U.S. medians
What stands out at Snowy Range Academy
Snowy Range Academy is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Laramie, Wyoming, enrolling 260 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Wyoming schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.8% free-meal eligibility runs 57% below the Wyoming average.
With 260 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wyoming median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 347 scored Wyoming schools.
Among 94 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wyoming schools statewide, it ranks #8, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Asian (12%) (diversity index 41/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Laramie's elementary schools, it stands alongside Spring Creek Elementary (307 students): Snowy Range Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.7:1 vs 13.3:1).
Albany County School District #1 also operates Laramie High School (1,070 students) and Laramie Middle School (735 students) alongside Snowy Range Academy.
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 Snowy Range Academy compares
Snowy Range Academy on the metrics families compare, against Wyoming and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wyoming | Wyoming avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Albany County School District #1, which includes Snowy Range Academy.
$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 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
- 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
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~260 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Snowy Range Academy a good school?
Snowy Range Academy earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% 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 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.
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