- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sundance, WY
Sundance Secondary School
Federal NCES profile for Sundance Secondary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 560237000405
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sundance Secondary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wyoming median.
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11:1
- students per teacher
- 12.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 198
- students enrolled
Sundance Secondary School has class sizes near the Wyoming median. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Crook County School District #1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560237000405 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Sundance Secondary School held near 193 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 18.9 → 18.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 560237000405 · Sundance, WY Other · SMALL · TRAD
198 enr · 11:1 · 12.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Moorcroft Elementary (318 students)
Sundance Secondary School held near 193 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 18.9 → 18.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
Sundance Secondary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Moorcroft Elem
Moorcroft Elementary
318 students
- Moorcroft Seco
Moorcroft Secondary School
269 students
- Sundance Eleme
Sundance Elementary
250 students
- This school
Sundance Secondary School
198 students
- Hulett School
Hulett School
168 students
What this shows Sundance Secondary School reports 198 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sundance Secondary School compares
Sundance Secondary 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 4% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.3% | ▼ 55% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 198 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
198
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
11:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 46% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.8%
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
$20,131
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $23,707
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 198 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 92.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.5, Sundance Secondary School is less mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
District finance for Crook County School District #1 reports $20,131 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sundance Secondary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moorcroft Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moorcroft Secondary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sundance Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hulett School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sundance Secondary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 250
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 168
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide other 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 (~198 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sundance Secondary School
How many students attend Sundance Secondary School?
Sundance Secondary School has 198 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sundance, WY. CCD year-over-year: 195 (2022-23) → 193 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sundance Secondary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sundance Secondary School is 11:1, which is 4% lower than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 30% 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 Sundance Secondary School?
12.3% of students at Sundance Secondary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sundance Secondary School?
The largest demographic group at Sundance Secondary School is White at 92.9% of enrollment, in Sundance, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sundance Secondary School?
Sundance Secondary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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).
What other schools are in Crook County School District #1?
Besides Sundance Secondary School, Crook County School District #1 also operates Moorcroft Elementary (318 students), Moorcroft Secondary School (269 students), and Sundance Elementary (250 students). See the Crook County School District #1 district page for the complete list.