Enrollment
162
Wyoming · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.4:1
vs 11.4:1 Wyoming avg
-35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.2%
vs 27.4% Wyoming avg
-63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Uw Laboratory School compares with Wyoming and U.S. medians
What stands out at Uw Laboratory School
Uw Laboratory School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Laramie, Wyoming, enrolling 162 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 7.4:1, Uw Laboratory School is leaner than roughly 87% of Wyoming schools and 35% under the state's 11.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.2% free-meal eligibility runs 63% below the Wyoming average.
With 162 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wyoming median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 347 scored Wyoming schools.
Against 46 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #23.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Two or More (9%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 162 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Laramie's elementary schools, it stands alongside Spring Creek Elementary (307 students): Uw Laboratory School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (7.4:1 vs 13.3:1).
Albany County School District #1 also operates Laramie High School (1,070 students) and Laramie Middle School (735 students) alongside Uw Laboratory 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 Uw Laboratory School compares
Uw Laboratory 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$21,312
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $22,313
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Albany County School District #1, which includes Uw Laboratory School.
$21,312
Per student
-4%
vs Wyoming
Avg $22,313
+28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.9%
State 64.4%
Federal 9.7%
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 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
- 1,070
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~162 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Uw Laboratory School a good school?
Uw Laboratory School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% 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 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.
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