- Enrollment
- 214
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Thermopolis, WY
Thermopolis Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Thermopolis Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 560331000181
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thermopolis Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wyoming median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Thermopolis · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.3:1
- students per teacher
- 22.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Thermopolis Middle School has class sizes near the Wyoming median. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thermopolis Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Thermopolis, WY.
School address
District: Hot Springs County School District #1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560331000181 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Thermopolis Middle School held near 189 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 17.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 560331000181 · Thermopolis, WY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
186 enr · 10.3:1 · 22.8% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Ralph Witters Elementary (214 students)
Thermopolis Middle School held near 189 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 17.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
Thermopolis Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ralph Witters
Ralph Witters Elementary
214 students
- This school
Thermopolis Middle School
186 students
- Hot Springs Co
Hot Springs County High School
184 students
What this shows Thermopolis Middle School reports 186 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thermopolis Middle School compares
Thermopolis Middle School 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.8% | ▼ 17% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 186 | top 56% | - | - |
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.
186
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
18.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$22,533
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $23,707
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 22 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 84.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Two or More 7.0%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 84.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.8, Thermopolis Middle School is less mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
District finance for Hot Springs County School District #1 reports $22,533 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thermopolis Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ralph Witters Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hot Springs County High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thermopolis Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 184
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~186 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Thermopolis Middle School
How many students attend Thermopolis Middle School?
Thermopolis Middle School has 186 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Thermopolis, WY. CCD year-over-year: 197 (2022-23) → 189 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thermopolis Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thermopolis Middle 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 Thermopolis Middle School?
22.8% of students at Thermopolis Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thermopolis Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Thermopolis Middle School is White at 84.4% of enrollment, in Thermopolis, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thermopolis Middle School?
Thermopolis Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Thermopolis Middle School rank among public schools in Thermopolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Thermopolis Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Thermopolis, WY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Hot Springs County School District #1?
Besides Thermopolis Middle School, Hot Springs County School District #1 also operates Ralph Witters Elementary (214 students) and Hot Springs County High School (184 students). See the Hot Springs County School District #1 district page for the complete list.