- Enrollment
- 846
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Star Valley Middle School held near 435 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 26.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 560406000203 · Afton, WY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
428 enr · 16.5:1 · 7.7% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Star Valley High School (846 students)
Star Valley Middle School held near 435 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE held 26.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
Star Valley Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Star Valley Hi
Star Valley High School
846 students
- This school
Star Valley Middle School
428 students
- Afton Elementa
Afton Elementary
419 students
- Osmond Element
Osmond Elementary
349 students
- Thayne Element
Thayne Elementary
344 students
- Etna Elementar 274
Etna Elementary
274 students
What this shows Star Valley Middle School reports 428 students on the CCD universe file.
How Star Valley Middle School compares
Star Valley Middle School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$16,530
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $23,707
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.
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
District finance for Lincoln County School District #2 reports $16,530 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide middle 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 (~428 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 455 (2022-23) → 435 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.