- Enrollment
- 1,070
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Laramie, WY
Spring Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Spring Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 560073000006
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spring Creek Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Wyoming schools.
- #1 of 6
- elementary schools in Laramie · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- large classes for Wyoming
- 22.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Spring Creek Elementary has class sizes larger than 75% of Wyoming schools. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spring Creek Elementary ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Laramie, WY.
School address
District: Albany County School District #1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560073000006 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
Spring Creek Elementary shrank from 232 students in 2022-23 to 189 in 2023-24 (-18.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.8 → 21.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-43 students YoY 560073000006 · Laramie, WY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
307 enr · 13.3:1 · 22.0% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Laramie High School (1,070 students)
Spring Creek Elementary shrank from 232 students in 2022-23 to 189 in 2023-24 (-18.5%). Teacher FTE lost 23.8 → 21.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
Spring Creek 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
- Slade Elementa
Slade Elementary
440 students
- This school 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 Spring Creek Elementary reports 307 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spring Creek Elementary compares
Spring Creek Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 13.3:1 | ▲ 17% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.0% | ▼ 20% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 307 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
307
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 75% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.3%
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 307 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 77.5%
Hispanic or Latino 15.3%
Asian 2.6%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 77.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.4, Spring Creek Elementary is more mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 Spring Creek 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 |
| Slade Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Indian Paintbrush Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Snowy Range Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spring Creek 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
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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 elementary schools in Laramie
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Indian Paintbrush Elementary
Standard public school
269 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
Snowy Range Academy
Standard public school
260 students 13.7:1 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 (~307 students)
Frequently asked questions about Spring Creek Elementary
How many students attend Spring Creek Elementary?
Spring Creek Elementary has 307 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Laramie, WY. CCD year-over-year: 232 (2022-23) → 189 (2023-24), down 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spring Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Spring Creek Elementary is 13.3:1, which is 17% higher than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Spring Creek Elementary?
22.0% of students at Spring Creek Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spring Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Spring Creek Elementary is White at 77.5% of enrollment, in Laramie, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spring Creek Elementary?
Spring Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Spring Creek Elementary rank among elementary schools in Laramie?
By Resource Investment Index, Spring Creek Elementary 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 Spring Creek Elementary, 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.