- Enrollment
- 1,212
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Twin Spruce Junior High School held near 673 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.4 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 560147000058 · Gillette, WY Middle · MID · TRAD
667 enr · 14.5:1 · 35.2% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Campbell County High School (1,212 students)
Twin Spruce Junior High School held near 673 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.4 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
Twin Spruce Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Campbell Count
Campbell County High School
1,212 students
- Thunder Basin
Thunder Basin High School
1,206 students
- This school
Twin Spruce Junior High School
667 students
- Sage Valley Ju
Sage Valley Junior High School
589 students
- Stocktrail Ele
Stocktrail Elementary
554 students
- Buffalo Ridge 413
Buffalo Ridge Elementary
413 students
What this shows Twin Spruce Junior High School reports 667 students on the CCD universe file.
How Twin Spruce Junior High School compares
Twin Spruce Junior High 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 | 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 methodology
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
$17,610
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $23,707
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.
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
District finance for Campbell County School District #1 reports $17,610 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,206
- 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.
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 (~667 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 664 (2022-23) → 673 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.