- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ranchester, WY
Tongue River Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Tongue River Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 560569000447
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tongue River Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Wyoming schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Ranchester · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- large classes for Wyoming
- 15.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Tongue River Middle School has class sizes larger than 80% of Wyoming schools. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tongue River Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Ranchester, WY.
School address
District: Sheridan County School District #1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560569000447 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Tongue River Middle School held near 164 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 11.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 560569000447 · Ranchester, WY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
152 enr · 13.8:1 · 15.1% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Tongue River High School (276 students)
Tongue River Middle School held near 164 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 11.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
Tongue River Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tongue River H
Tongue River High School
276 students
- Tongue River E
Tongue River Elementary
255 students
- Big Horn Eleme
Big Horn Elementary
216 students
- Big Horn High
Big Horn High School
169 students
- This school
Tongue River Middle School
152 students
- Big Horn Middl
Big Horn Middle School
134 students
What this shows Tongue River Middle School reports 152 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tongue River Middle School compares
Tongue River 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 | 13.8:1 | ▲ 21% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.1% | ▼ 45% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 152 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
152
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 80% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.3%
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
$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 152 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 89.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Two or More 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 89.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.3, Tongue River Middle School 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tongue River High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tongue River Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Big Horn Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Big Horn High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Big Horn Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tongue River Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 255
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 216
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 169
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 134
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~152 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tongue River Middle School
How many students attend Tongue River Middle School?
Tongue River Middle School has 152 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ranchester, WY. CCD year-over-year: 159 (2022-23) → 164 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tongue River Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tongue River Middle School is 13.8:1, which is 21% higher than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tongue River Middle School?
15.1% of students at Tongue River Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tongue River Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Tongue River Middle School is White at 89.5% of enrollment, in Ranchester, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tongue River Middle School?
Tongue River Middle School 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 Middle School rank among public schools in Ranchester?
By Resource Investment Index, Tongue River Middle School 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 Middle School, Sheridan County School District #1 also operates Tongue River High School (276 students), Tongue River Elementary (255 students), and Big Horn Elementary (216 students). See the Sheridan County School District #1 district page for the complete list.