Enrollment
394
Wyoming · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rock Springs, WY
Stagecoach Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Stagecoach Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 560530200565
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stagecoach Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wyoming median.
- #6 of 7
- elementary schools in Rock Springs · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- students per teacher
- 36.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Stagecoach Elementary has class sizes near the Wyoming median. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stagecoach Elementary ranks #6 of 7 elementary schools in Rock Springs, WY.
School address
District: Sweetwater County School District #1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560530200565 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.3:1
vs 11.4:1 Wyoming avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.5%
vs 27.4% Wyoming avg
+33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stagecoach Elementary compares with Wyoming and U.S. medians
What stands out at Stagecoach Elementary
Stagecoach Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Rock Springs, Wyoming, enrolling 394 students.
At 11.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Wyoming median, within a few percentage points of the 11.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 36.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 394 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 60 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #32.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 197 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Sweetwater County School District #1 spends $15,932 per pupil, 29% below the Wyoming average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Rock Springs's elementary schools, it stands alongside Pilot Butte Elementary (547 students): Stagecoach Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.3:1 vs 15.6:1).
Sweetwater County School District #1 also operates Rock Springs High School (1,393 students) and Rock Springs Junior High (746 students) alongside Stagecoach 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 Stagecoach Elementary compares
Stagecoach 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 1% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.5% | ▲ 33% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 394 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
394
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above the Wyoming average of 27.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 51% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
49.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,932
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $22,313
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 197 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 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 66.8%
Hispanic or Latino 28.2%
Two or More 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 66.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.3, Stagecoach Elementary is more mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sweetwater County School District #1, which includes Stagecoach Elementary.
$15,932
Per student
-29%
vs Wyoming
Avg $22,313
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.5%
State 46.2%
Federal 13.3%
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 Stagecoach Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Springs High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rock Springs Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pilot Butte Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastside Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sage Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stagecoach Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,393
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Rock Springs
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Pilot Butte Elementary
Standard public school
547 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Eastside Elementary
Standard public school
541 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Sage Elementary
Standard public school
352 students 11:1 students per teacher
Walnut Elementary
Standard public school
195 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Desert View Elementary
Standard public school
181 students 9.1:1 students per teacher
Northpark Elementary
Standard public school
165 students 9.2:1 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 (~394 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Stagecoach Elementary
How many students attend Stagecoach Elementary?
Stagecoach Elementary has 394 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rock Springs, WY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stagecoach Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Stagecoach Elementary is 11.3:1, which is 1% lower than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 28% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stagecoach Elementary?
36.5% of students at Stagecoach Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stagecoach Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Stagecoach Elementary is White at 66.8% of enrollment, in Rock Springs, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stagecoach Elementary?
Stagecoach Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Stagecoach Elementary rank among elementary schools in Rock Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Stagecoach Elementary ranks #6 of 7 elementary schools in Rock Springs, 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 Rock Springs on the city page.
Is Stagecoach Elementary a good school?
Stagecoach Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wyoming median. 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 Sweetwater County School District #1?
Besides Stagecoach Elementary, Sweetwater County School District #1 also operates Rock Springs High School (1,393 students), Rock Springs Junior High (746 students), and Pilot Butte Elementary (547 students). See the Sweetwater County School District #1 district page for the complete list.
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