- Enrollment
- 1,070
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Laramie, WY
Velma Linford Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Velma Linford Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 560073000014
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Velma Linford Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Wyoming schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Laramie · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.3:1
- small classes for Wyoming
- 34.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Velma Linford Elementary has class sizes smaller than 73% of Wyoming schools. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Velma Linford Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Laramie, WY.
School address
District: Albany County School District #1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560073000014 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Velma Linford Elementary held near 259 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.7 → 23.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 560073000014 · Laramie, WY Other · SMALL · TRAD
250 enr · 9.3:1 · 34.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Laramie High School (1,070 students)
Velma Linford Elementary held near 259 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.7 → 23.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
Velma Linford Elementary 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 250
Velma Linford Elementary
250 students
What this shows Velma Linford Elementary reports 250 students on the CCD universe file.
How Velma Linford Elementary compares
Velma Linford Elementary 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 | 9.3:1 | ▼ 18% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.1% | ▲ 24% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 250 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.3:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
250
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
9.3:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 27% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.2%
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 250 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.2%
Hispanic or Latino 20.4%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 73.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.0, Velma Linford Elementary 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 Velma Linford Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laramie High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Laramie Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Slade Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Creek Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indian Paintbrush Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Velma Linford Elementary'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 other schools in Laramie
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~250 students)
Frequently asked questions about Velma Linford Elementary
How many students attend Velma Linford Elementary?
Velma Linford Elementary has 250 students enrolled. It is a public school in Laramie, WY. CCD year-over-year: 258 (2022-23) → 259 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Velma Linford Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Velma Linford Elementary is 9.3:1, which is 18% lower than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 41% 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 Velma Linford Elementary?
34.1% of students at Velma Linford Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Velma Linford Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Velma Linford Elementary is White at 73.2% of enrollment, in Laramie, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Velma Linford Elementary?
Velma Linford Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Velma Linford Elementary rank among schools in Laramie?
By Resource Investment Index, Velma Linford Elementary ranks #1 of 3 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 schools in Laramie on the city page.
What other schools are in Albany County School District #1?
Besides Velma Linford Elementary, 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.