Enrollment
72
Wyoming · 2024-25 NCES data
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 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 560406000193
👥 S:T ratio 59
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wyoming median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Afton · Resource Index
- 25
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.3:1
vs 11.4:1 Wyoming avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.4%
vs 27.4% Wyoming avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Swift Creek High School compares with Wyoming and U.S. medians
What stands out at Swift Creek High School
Swift Creek High School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized high school in Afton, Wyoming, enrolling 72 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wyoming schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 19.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 72 puts it in the smaller third of Wyoming schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 347 scored Wyoming schools.
Among 24 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wyoming schools statewide, it ranks #24, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.8% 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.
Among Afton's high schools, it stands alongside Star Valley High School (846 students): Swift Creek High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.3:1 vs 16.9:1).
Lincoln County School District #2 also operates Star Valley High School (846 students) and Star Valley Middle School (428 students) alongside Swift Creek High 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 Swift Creek High School compares
Swift Creek High 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lincoln County School District #2, which includes Swift Creek High 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 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
- 846
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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.
Similar high 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 (~72 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. 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.
Is Swift Creek High School a good school?
Swift Creek High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wyoming median. 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 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.
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