- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ranchester, WY
Tongue River Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Tongue River Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 560569000314
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tongue River Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Wyoming schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Ranchester · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- large classes for Wyoming
- 26.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Tongue River Elementary has class sizes larger than 83% of Wyoming schools. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tongue River Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Ranchester, WY.
School address
District: Sheridan County School District #1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560569000314 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Tongue River Elementary held near 236 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 560569000314 · Ranchester, WY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
255 enr · 14.2:1 · 26.1% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Tongue River High School (276 students)
Tongue River Elementary held near 236 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
Tongue River Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tongue River H
Tongue River High School
276 students
- This school
Tongue River Elementary
255 students
- Big Horn Eleme
Big Horn Elementary
216 students
- Big Horn High
Big Horn High School
169 students
- Tongue River M
Tongue River Middle School
152 students
- Big Horn Middl
Big Horn Middle School
134 students
What this shows Tongue River Elementary reports 255 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tongue River Elementary compares
Tongue River Elementary 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 25% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.1% | ▼ 5% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 255 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
255
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 83% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,112
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $23,707
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 255 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 84.3%
Two or More 6.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 84.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.1, Tongue River Elementary is less mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
District finance for Sheridan County School District #1 reports $18,112 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tongue River Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tongue River High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Big Horn Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Big Horn High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tongue River Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Big Horn Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tongue River Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 216
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 169
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 152
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 134
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Ranchester
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~255 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Tongue River Elementary
How many students attend Tongue River Elementary?
Tongue River Elementary has 255 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ranchester, WY. CCD year-over-year: 230 (2022-23) → 236 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tongue River Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Tongue River Elementary is 14.2:1, which is 25% higher than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tongue River Elementary?
26.1% of students at Tongue River Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tongue River Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Tongue River Elementary is White at 84.3% of enrollment, in Ranchester, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tongue River Elementary?
Tongue River Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Tongue River Elementary rank among public schools in Ranchester?
By Resource Investment Index, Tongue River Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Ranchester, 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 Sheridan County School District #1?
Besides Tongue River Elementary, Sheridan County School District #1 also operates Tongue River High School (276 students), Big Horn Elementary (216 students), and Big Horn High School (169 students). See the Sheridan County School District #1 district page for the complete list.