- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Torrington, WY
Torrington Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Torrington Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 560299000169
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 76
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Torrington Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wyoming median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Torrington · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.9:1
- students per teacher
- 29.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Torrington Middle School has class sizes near the Wyoming median. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Torrington Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Torrington, WY.
School address
District: Goshen County School District #1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560299000169 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Torrington Middle School shrank from 272 students in 2022-23 to 252 in 2023-24 (-7.4%).
Teacher FTE held 22.6 → 22.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 560299000169 · Torrington, WY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
239 enr · 10.9:1 · 29.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Torrington High School (328 students)
Torrington Middle School shrank from 272 students in 2022-23 to 252 in 2023-24 (-7.4%). Teacher FTE held 22.6 → 22.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
Torrington Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Torrington Hig
Torrington High School
328 students
- This school
Torrington Middle School
239 students
- Trail Elementa
Trail Elementary
239 students
- Lincoln Elemen
Lincoln Elementary
238 students
- Southeast Elem 112
Southeast Elementary
112 students
- Lingle-Ft. Lar 112
Lingle-Ft. Laramie Elementary
112 students
What this shows Torrington Middle School reports 239 students on the CCD universe file.
How Torrington Middle School compares
Torrington Middle School 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 4% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.0% | ▲ 6% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 239 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
239
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% above the Wyoming average of 27.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 44% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.3%
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
$22,948
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 120 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.2%
Hispanic or Latino 20.9%
Two or More 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 73.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.9, Torrington Middle School is more mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
District finance for Goshen County School District #1 reports $22,948 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Torrington Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torrington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Trail Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southeast Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lingle-Ft. Laramie Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Torrington Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 239
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 238
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 112
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 112
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~239 students)
Frequently asked questions about Torrington Middle School
How many students attend Torrington Middle School?
Torrington Middle School has 239 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Torrington, WY. CCD year-over-year: 272 (2022-23) → 252 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Torrington Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Torrington Middle School is 10.9:1, which is 4% lower than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 31% 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 Torrington Middle School?
29.0% of students at Torrington Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Torrington Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Torrington Middle School is White at 73.2% of enrollment, in Torrington, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Torrington Middle School?
Torrington Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Torrington Middle School rank among public schools in Torrington?
By Resource Investment Index, Torrington Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Torrington, 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 Torrington on the city page.
What other schools are in Goshen County School District #1?
Besides Torrington Middle School, Goshen County School District #1 also operates Torrington High School (328 students), Trail Elementary (239 students), and Lincoln Elementary (238 students). See the Goshen County School District #1 district page for the complete list.