- Enrollment
- 846
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Afton, WY
Swift Creek High School
Federal NCES profile for Swift Creek High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 560406000193
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Swift Creek High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wyoming median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Afton · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.3:1
- students per teacher
- 19.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Swift Creek High School has class sizes near the Wyoming median. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Swift Creek High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Afton, WY.
School address
District: Lincoln County School District #2 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560406000193 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Swift Creek High School shrank from 62 students in 2022-23 to 56 in 2023-24 (-9.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 7.3 → 6.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-6 students YoY 560406000193 · Afton, WY High · SMALL · TRAD
72 enr · 10.3:1 · 19.4% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Star Valley High School (846 students)
Swift Creek High School shrank from 62 students in 2022-23 to 56 in 2023-24 (-9.7%). Teacher FTE lost 7.3 → 6.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
Swift Creek High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Star Valley Hi
Star Valley High School
846 students
- Star Valley Mi
Star Valley Middle School
428 students
- Afton Elementa
Afton Elementary
419 students
- Osmond Element
Osmond Elementary
349 students
- Thayne Element
Thayne Elementary
344 students
- This school 72
Swift Creek High School
72 students
What this shows Swift Creek High School reports 72 students on the CCD universe file.
How Swift Creek High School compares
Swift Creek High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wyoming and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wyoming | Wyoming avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.4% | ▼ 29% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 72 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
72
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% 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
45.8%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.9%
Two or More 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Largest group: White at 81.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.9, Swift Creek High School is less mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 Swift Creek High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star Valley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Star Valley Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Afton Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Osmond Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thayne Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Swift Creek High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
Similar high schools in Afton
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~72 students)
Frequently asked questions about Swift Creek High School
How many students attend Swift Creek High School?
Swift Creek High School has 72 students enrolled. It is a high school in Afton, WY. CCD year-over-year: 62 (2022-23) → 56 (2023-24), down 6.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Swift Creek High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Swift Creek High School is 10.3:1, which is 10% 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 Swift Creek High School?
19.4% of students at Swift Creek High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Swift Creek High School?
The largest demographic group at Swift Creek High School is White at 81.9% of enrollment, in Afton, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Swift Creek High School?
Swift Creek High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Swift Creek High School rank among public schools in Afton?
By Resource Investment Index, Swift Creek High School ranks #5 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 Swift Creek High School, Lincoln County School District #2 also operates Star Valley High School (846 students), Star Valley Middle School (428 students), and Afton Elementary (419 students). See the Lincoln County School District #2 district page for the complete list.