- Enrollment
- 1,070
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Laramie, WY
Uw Laboratory School
Federal NCES profile for Uw Laboratory School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 560073000535
👥 S:T ratio 70
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Uw Laboratory School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Wyoming schools.
- #6 of 6
- elementary schools in Laramie · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.4:1
- small classes for Wyoming
- 10.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Uw Laboratory School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Wyoming schools. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Uw Laboratory School ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Laramie, WY.
School address
District: Albany County School District #1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560073000535 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Uw Laboratory School shrank from 244 students in 2022-23 to 229 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.8 → 18.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 560073000535 · Laramie, WY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
162 enr · 7.4:1 · 10.2% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Laramie High School (1,070 students)
Uw Laboratory School shrank from 244 students in 2022-23 to 229 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE lost 22.8 → 18.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
Uw Laboratory School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Laramie High S
Laramie High School
1,070 students
- Laramie Middle
Laramie Middle School
735 students
- Slade Elementa
Slade Elementary
440 students
- Spring Creek E 307
Spring Creek Elementary
307 students
- Indian Paintbr 269
Indian Paintbrush Elementary
269 students
- This school 162
Uw Laboratory School
162 students
What this shows Uw Laboratory School reports 162 students on the CCD universe file.
How Uw Laboratory School compares
Uw Laboratory 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 | 7.4:1 | ▼ 35% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.2% | ▼ 63% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 162 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.4:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
162
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
7.4:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 13% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.7%
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
$18,376
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 162 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 72.8%
Two or More 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
Asian 4.9%
African American 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Largest group: White at 72.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.1, Uw Laboratory School is more mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
District finance for Albany County School District #1 reports $18,376 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Uw Laboratory School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laramie High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Laramie Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Slade Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Creek Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indian Paintbrush Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Uw Laboratory School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Laramie
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Spring Creek Elementary
Standard public school
307 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Indian Paintbrush Elementary
Standard public school
269 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
Snowy Range Academy
Standard public school
260 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Beitel Elementary
Standard public school
215 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Harmony Elementary
Standard public school
15 students 5:1 students per teacher
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 (~162 students)
Frequently asked questions about Uw Laboratory School
How many students attend Uw Laboratory School?
Uw Laboratory School has 162 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Laramie, WY. CCD year-over-year: 244 (2022-23) → 229 (2023-24), down 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Uw Laboratory School?
The student-teacher ratio at Uw Laboratory School is 7.4:1, which is 35% lower than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 53% 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 Uw Laboratory School?
10.2% of students at Uw Laboratory School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Uw Laboratory School?
The largest demographic group at Uw Laboratory School is White at 72.8% of enrollment, in Laramie, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Uw Laboratory School?
Uw Laboratory School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Uw Laboratory School rank among elementary schools in Laramie?
By Resource Investment Index, Uw Laboratory School ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Laramie, WY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Laramie on the city page.
What other schools are in Albany County School District #1?
Besides Uw Laboratory School, Albany County School District #1 also operates Laramie High School (1,070 students), Laramie Middle School (735 students), and Slade Elementary (440 students). See the Albany County School District #1 district page for the complete list.