- Enrollment
- 206
- Students per teacher
- 41.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Upton, WY
Upton Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Upton Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 560609000363
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 95
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Upton Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Wyoming schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Upton · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 71.8:1
- large classes for Wyoming
- 2.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Upton Elementary has class sizes larger than 99% of Wyoming schools. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Upton Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Upton, WY.
School address
District: Weston County School District #7 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560609000363 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+123 students YoY
Upton Elementary grew from 478 students in 2022-23 to 601 in 2023-24 (+25.7%).
Teacher FTE added 8.2 → 8.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+123 students YoY 560609000363 · Upton, WY Elementary · MID · TRAD
574 enr · 71.8:1 · 2.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Upton Middle School (206 students)
Upton Elementary grew from 478 students in 2022-23 to 601 in 2023-24 (+25.7%). Teacher FTE added 8.2 → 8.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
Upton Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Upton Elementary
574 students
- Upton Middle S 206
Upton Middle School
206 students
- Upton High Sch 79
Upton High School
79 students
What this shows Upton Elementary reports 574 students on the CCD universe file.
How Upton Elementary compares
Upton Elementary is a growing 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 | 71.8:1 | ▲ 530% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.5% | ▼ 91% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 574 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
71.8:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
574
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
2.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 91% below the Wyoming average of 27.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
71.8:1
students per teacher
- 530% above state mean
Top 99% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
2.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$12,090
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $23,707
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Two or More 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 90.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.5, Upton Elementary is less mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
District finance for Weston County School District #7 reports $12,090 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Upton Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upton Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Upton High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Upton Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 79
- Students per teacher
- 7.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~574 students)
Frequently asked questions about Upton Elementary
How many students attend Upton Elementary?
Upton Elementary has 574 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Upton, WY. CCD year-over-year: 478 (2022-23) → 601 (2023-24), up 123.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Upton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Upton Elementary is 71.8:1, which is 530% higher than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 357% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Upton Elementary?
2.5% of students at Upton Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Upton Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Upton Elementary is White at 90.1% of enrollment, in Upton, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Upton Elementary?
Upton Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Upton Elementary rank among public schools in Upton?
By Resource Investment Index, Upton Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Upton, 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 Weston County School District #7?
Besides Upton Elementary, Weston County School District #7 also operates Upton Middle School (206 students) and Upton High School (79 students). See the Weston County School District #7 district page for the complete list.