- Enrollment
- 1,001
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sheridan, WY
The Wright Place
Federal NCES profile for The Wright Place, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 560569500140
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 99
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Wright Place earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Wyoming schools.
- #5 of 10
- public schools in Sheridan · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8:1
- small classes for Wyoming
- 20.0%
- free-lunch eligible
The Wright Place has class sizes smaller than 83% of Wyoming schools. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Wright Place ranks #5 of 10 public schools in Sheridan, WY.
School address
District: Sheridan County School District #2 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560569500140 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
The Wright Place shrank from 20 students in 2022-23 to 16 in 2023-24 (-20.0%).
Teacher FTE held 2.1 → 2.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-4 students YoY 560569500140 · Sheridan, WY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
16 enr · 8:1 · 20.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Sheridan High School (1,001 students)
The Wright Place shrank from 20 students in 2022-23 to 16 in 2023-24 (-20.0%). Teacher FTE held 2.1 → 2.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
The Wright Place in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sheridan High
Sheridan High School
1,001 students
- Sheridan Junio
Sheridan Junior High School
766 students
- Sagebrush Elem 330
Sagebrush Elementary
330 students
- Henry a. Coffe 325
Henry a. Coffeen Elementary
325 students
- Highland Park 321
Highland Park Elementary
321 students
- This school 16
The Wright Place
16 students
What this shows The Wright Place reports 16 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Wright Place compares
The Wright Place 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 | 8:1 | ▼ 30% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.0% | ▼ 27% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 16 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
16
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
8:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 17% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
68.8%
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
$15,381
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 5 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
Two or More 12.5%
Largest group: White at 75.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.6, The Wright Place is more mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
District finance for Sheridan County School District #2 reports $15,381 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How The Wright Place Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheridan High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sheridan Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sagebrush Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Henry a. Coffeen Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland Park Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Wright Place's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 766
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar middle schools in Sheridan
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~16 students)
Frequently asked questions about The Wright Place
How many students attend The Wright Place?
The Wright Place has 16 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sheridan, WY. CCD year-over-year: 20 (2022-23) → 16 (2023-24), down 4.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Wright Place?
The student-teacher ratio at The Wright Place is 8:1, which is 30% lower than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 49% 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 The Wright Place?
20.0% of students at The Wright Place are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Wright Place?
The largest demographic group at The Wright Place is White at 75.0% of enrollment, in Sheridan, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Wright Place?
The Wright Place 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 The Wright Place rank among public schools in Sheridan?
By Resource Investment Index, The Wright Place ranks #5 of 10 public schools in Sheridan, 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 Sheridan on the city page.
What other schools are in Sheridan County School District #2?
Besides The Wright Place, Sheridan County School District #2 also operates Sheridan High School (1,001 students), Sheridan Junior High School (766 students), and Sagebrush Elementary (330 students). See the Sheridan County School District #2 district page for the complete list.