Enrollment
186
Wyoming · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.3:1
vs 11.4:1 Wyoming avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.8%
vs 27.4% Wyoming avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Thermopolis Middle School compares with Wyoming and U.S. medians
What stands out at Thermopolis Middle School
Thermopolis Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Thermopolis, Wyoming, enrolling 186 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.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 22.8% lands close to the Wyoming typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 186 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wyoming median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 347 scored Wyoming schools.
Against 88 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #21.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 248 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 22 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Hot Springs County School District #1 also operates Ralph Witters Elementary (214 students) and Hot Springs County High School (184 students) alongside Thermopolis Middle 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 Thermopolis Middle School compares
Thermopolis Middle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$21,418
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $22,313
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hot Springs County School District #1, which includes Thermopolis Middle School.
$21,418
Per student
-4%
vs Wyoming
Avg $22,313
+29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.8%
State 54.4%
Federal 14.8%
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.
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
- 214
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 184
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary 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 (~186 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Thermopolis on the city page.
Is Thermopolis Middle School a good school?
Thermopolis Middle School earns 48/100 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 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.
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