- Enrollment
- 1,212
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gillette, WY
Wagonwheel Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Wagonwheel Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 560147000076
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wagonwheel Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wyoming median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Gillette · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.1:1
- students per teacher
- 34.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Wagonwheel Elementary has class sizes near the Wyoming median. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wagonwheel Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Gillette, WY.
School address
District: Campbell County School District #1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560147000076 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Wagonwheel Elementary held near 263 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.4 → 24.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 560147000076 · Gillette, WY Other · SMALL · TRAD
244 enr · 11.1:1 · 34.1% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Campbell County High School (1,212 students)
Wagonwheel Elementary held near 263 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.4 → 24.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
Wagonwheel Elementary 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
- Twin Spruce Ju
Twin Spruce Junior High School
667 students
- Sage Valley Ju
Sage Valley Junior High School
589 students
- Stocktrail Ele
Stocktrail Elementary
554 students
- This school 244
Wagonwheel Elementary
244 students
What this shows Wagonwheel Elementary reports 244 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wagonwheel Elementary compares
Wagonwheel 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 3% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.1% | ▲ 24% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 244 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
244
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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 48% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.5%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 244 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.1%
Two or More 1.6%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 81.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.1, Wagonwheel Elementary is about as mixed as 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 Wagonwheel Elementary 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 |
| Twin Spruce Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sage Valley Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stocktrail Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wagonwheel Elementary'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
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in Gillette
2 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 (~244 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Wagonwheel Elementary
How many students attend Wagonwheel Elementary?
Wagonwheel Elementary has 244 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gillette, WY. CCD year-over-year: 258 (2022-23) → 263 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wagonwheel Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Wagonwheel Elementary is 11.1:1, which is 3% lower than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 29% 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 Wagonwheel Elementary?
34.1% of students at Wagonwheel Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wagonwheel Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Wagonwheel Elementary is White at 81.6% of enrollment, in Gillette, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wagonwheel Elementary?
Wagonwheel Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Wagonwheel Elementary rank among schools in Gillette?
By Resource Investment Index, Wagonwheel Elementary ranks #2 of 3 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 schools in Gillette on the city page.
What other schools are in Campbell County School District #1?
Besides Wagonwheel Elementary, Campbell County School District #1 also operates Campbell County High School (1,212 students), Thunder Basin High School (1,206 students), and Twin Spruce Junior High School (667 students). See the Campbell County School District #1 district page for the complete list.