- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cody, WY
Sunset Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sunset Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 560207000521
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunset Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wyoming median.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Cody · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.4:1
- students per teacher
- 17.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunset Elementary has class sizes near the Wyoming median. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunset Elementary ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Cody, WY.
School address
District: Park County School District # 6 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560207000521 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Sunset Elementary held near 299 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.6 → 27.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 560207000521 · Cody, WY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
290 enr · 10.4:1 · 17.4% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Cody High School (604 students)
Sunset Elementary held near 299 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.6 → 27.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
Sunset Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cody High Scho
Cody High School
604 students
- Cody Middle Sc
Cody Middle School
466 students
- Eastside Eleme
Eastside Elementary
294 students
- This school
Sunset Elementary
290 students
- Glenn Livingst
Glenn Livingston Elementary
286 students
- Heart Mountain 44
Heart Mountain Academy
44 students
What this shows Sunset Elementary reports 290 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunset Elementary compares
Sunset Elementary 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.4% | ▼ 36% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 290 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
290
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 38% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.3%
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
$18,836
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 290 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 86.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.8, Sunset Elementary is less mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Park County School District # 6 reports $18,836 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sunset Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cody High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cody Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastside Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glenn Livingston Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heart Mountain Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sunset Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 44
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar elementary schools in Cody
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Eastside Elementary
Standard public school
294 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Glenn Livingston Elementary
Standard public school
286 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Wapiti Elementary
Standard public school
18 students 9:1 students per teacher
Valley Elementary
Standard public school
6 students 6:1 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 (~290 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Sunset Elementary
How many students attend Sunset Elementary?
Sunset Elementary has 290 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cody, WY. CCD year-over-year: 311 (2022-23) → 299 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunset Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunset Elementary is 10.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 34% 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 Sunset Elementary?
17.4% of students at Sunset Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunset Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sunset Elementary is White at 86.9% of enrollment, in Cody, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunset Elementary?
Sunset Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Sunset Elementary rank among elementary schools in Cody?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunset Elementary ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Cody, 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 Cody on the city page.
What other schools are in Park County School District # 6?
Besides Sunset Elementary, Park County School District # 6 also operates Cody High School (604 students), Cody Middle School (466 students), and Eastside Elementary (294 students). See the Park County School District # 6 district page for the complete list.