Enrollment
667
Wyoming · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Gillette, WY
Twin Spruce Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Twin Spruce Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 560147000058
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Twin Spruce Junior High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Wyoming schools.
- #17 of 20
- public schools in Gillette · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.5:1
- large classes for Wyoming
- 35.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Twin Spruce Junior High School has class sizes larger than 86% of Wyoming schools. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Twin Spruce Junior High School ranks #17 of 20 public schools in Gillette, WY.
School address
District: Campbell County School District #1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560147000058 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 11.4:1 Wyoming avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.2%
vs 27.4% Wyoming avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Twin Spruce Junior High School compares with Wyoming and U.S. medians
What stands out at Twin Spruce Junior High School
Twin Spruce Junior High School is a large middle school in Gillette, Wyoming, enrolling 667 students.
Class loads run heavy: 14.5:1 is larger than about 86% of Wyoming schools and 27% above the 11.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 35.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wyoming, bigger than 94% of state schools at 667 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 347 scored Wyoming schools.
Against 21 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #14.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 445 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Campbell County School District #1 spends $17,006 per pupil, 24% below the Wyoming average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Gillette's middle schools, it stands alongside Sage Valley Junior High School (589 students): Twin Spruce Junior High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.5:1 vs 13.1:1).
Campbell County School District #1 also operates Campbell County High School (1,212 students) and Thunder Basin High School (1,206 students) alongside Twin Spruce Junior High 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 Twin Spruce Junior High School compares
Twin Spruce Junior High 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 27% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.2% | ▲ 28% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 667 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
667
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 86% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.3%
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
$17,006
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $22,313
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 445 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
105
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 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 77.5%
Hispanic or Latino 18.0%
Two or More 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 77.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.6, Twin Spruce Junior High School is more mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Campbell County School District #1, which includes Twin Spruce Junior High School.
$17,006
Per student
-24%
vs Wyoming
Avg $22,313
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.0%
State 32.6%
Federal 9.4%
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 Twin Spruce Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thunder Basin High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sage Valley Junior High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stocktrail Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Buffalo Ridge Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Twin Spruce Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,212
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,206
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar middle schools in Gillette
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle 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 (~667 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Twin Spruce Junior High School
How many students attend Twin Spruce Junior High School?
Twin Spruce Junior High School has 667 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Gillette, WY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Twin Spruce Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Twin Spruce Junior High School is 14.5:1, which is 27% higher than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Twin Spruce Junior High School?
35.2% of students at Twin Spruce Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Twin Spruce Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Twin Spruce Junior High School is White at 77.5% of enrollment, in Gillette, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Twin Spruce Junior High School?
Twin Spruce Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Twin Spruce Junior High School rank among public schools in Gillette?
By Resource Investment Index, Twin Spruce Junior High School ranks #17 of 20 public schools in Gillette, 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 Gillette on the city page.
Is Twin Spruce Junior High School a good school?
Twin Spruce Junior High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Wyoming schools. 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 Campbell County School District #1?
Besides Twin Spruce Junior High School, Campbell County School District #1 also operates Campbell County High School (1,212 students), Thunder Basin High School (1,206 students), and Sage Valley Junior High School (589 students). See the Campbell County School District #1 district page for the complete list.
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