Enrollment
10
Wyoming · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 560569000554
The Bridge School — Dayton, WY
Federal NCES profile for The Bridge School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 40/100.
👥 Class size 91
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Sheridan County School District #1 · Wyoming
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
2.3:1
vs 11.7:1 Wyoming avg
-80% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How The Bridge School compares with Wyoming and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
The Bridge School reports 10 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 3.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 2.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 80% below the Wyoming state mean of 11.7:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 86% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 100.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Sheridan County School District #1 spends $18,570 per pupil district-wide, below the Wyoming average of $24,788 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 25.9% from local sources (property taxes), 68.3% from the state, and 5.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How The Bridge School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Wyoming state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Wyoming | Wyoming avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 2.3:1 | ▼ 80% | 11.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 10 | top 7% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
2.3:1
students per teacher
— 80% below state mean
Top 1% in Wyoming — lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
100.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,570
per pupil, district-wide
— below Wyoming avg of $24,788
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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 10 Top 7% in Wyoming — larger than 93% of 351 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 3.0
Students per teacher 2.3:1 -80% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 560569000554
Student demographics
White 80.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 20.0%
Largest group: White at 80.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 100.0%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sheridan County School District #1, which includes The Bridge School.
$18,570
Per student
-25%
vs Wyoming
Avg $24,788
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 25.9%
State 68.3%
Federal 5.8%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Enrollment
- 255
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Enrollment
- 216
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Enrollment
- 169
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Enrollment
- 152
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about The Bridge School
How many students attend The Bridge School?
The Bridge School has 10 students enrolled. It is a other school in Dayton, WY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Bridge School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Bridge School is 2.3:1, which is 80% lower than the Wyoming average of 11.7:1 and 86% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Bridge School?
The largest demographic group at The Bridge School is White at 80.0%. The school serves a student body in Dayton, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Bridge School?
The Bridge School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.