Enrollment
428
Wyoming · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Afton, WY
Star Valley Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Star Valley Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 560406000203
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Star Valley Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Wyoming schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Afton · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- large classes for Wyoming
- 7.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Star Valley Middle School has class sizes larger than 96% of Wyoming schools. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Star Valley Middle School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Afton, WY.
School address
District: Lincoln County School District #2 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560406000203 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.5:1
vs 11.4:1 Wyoming avg
+45% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
7.7%
vs 27.4% Wyoming avg
-72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Star Valley Middle School compares with Wyoming and U.S. medians
What stands out at Star Valley Middle School
Star Valley Middle School is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Afton, Wyoming, enrolling 428 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.5:1 is larger than about 96% of Wyoming schools and 45% above the 11.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 7.7% free-meal eligibility runs 72% below the Wyoming average.
Enrollment of 428 puts it in the larger third of Wyoming schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 347 scored Wyoming schools.
Against 59 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #29.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 285 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Lincoln County School District #2 spends $15,068 per pupil, 32% below the Wyoming average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Lincoln County School District #2 also operates Star Valley High School (846 students) and Afton Elementary (419 students) alongside Star Valley Middle School.
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 Star Valley Middle School compares
Star Valley Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Wyoming and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wyoming | Wyoming avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.5:1 | ▲ 45% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.7% | ▼ 72% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 428 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
428
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
7.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 45% above state mean
Top 96% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.8%
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
$15,068
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $22,313
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 285 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 91.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Two or More 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 91.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.8, Star Valley Middle School is less mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lincoln County School District #2, which includes Star Valley Middle School.
$15,068
Per student
-32%
vs Wyoming
Avg $22,313
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.3%
State 63.0%
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 Star Valley Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Afton Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Osmond Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thayne Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Etna Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Star Valley Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 846
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 274
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar middle 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 (~428 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Star Valley Middle School
How many students attend Star Valley Middle School?
Star Valley Middle School has 428 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Afton, WY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Star Valley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Star Valley Middle School is 16.5:1, which is 45% higher than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Star Valley Middle School?
7.7% of students at Star Valley Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Star Valley Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Star Valley Middle School is White at 91.6% of enrollment, in Afton, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Star Valley Middle School?
Star Valley Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Star Valley Middle School rank among public schools in Afton?
By Resource Investment Index, Star Valley Middle School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Afton, WY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Afton on the city page.
Is Star Valley Middle School a good school?
Star Valley Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% 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 Lincoln County School District #2?
Besides Star Valley Middle School, Lincoln County School District #2 also operates Star Valley High School (846 students), Afton Elementary (419 students), and Osmond Elementary (349 students). See the Lincoln County School District #2 district page for the complete list.
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