- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Douglas, WY
Walker Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Walker Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 560214000540
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walker Creek Elementary earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Wyoming schools.
- #1 of 8
- elementary schools in Douglas · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9:1
- small classes for Wyoming
- 33.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Walker Creek Elementary has class sizes smaller than 75% of Wyoming schools. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walker Creek Elementary ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in Douglas, WY.
School address
District: Converse County School District #1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560214000540 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
9 on latest CCD 560214000540 · Douglas, WY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
9 enr · 9:1 · 33.3% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Douglas High School (511 students)
Resource Investment Index #1 of 8 elementary schools in Douglas. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
Walker Creek Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Douglas High S
Douglas High School
511 students
- Douglas Middle
Douglas Middle School
389 students
- Douglas Upper
Douglas Upper Elementary School
251 students
- Douglas Interm
Douglas Intermediate School
229 students
- Douglas Primar
Douglas Primary School
210 students
- This school 9
Walker Creek Elementary
9 students
What this shows Walker Creek Elementary reports 9 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walker Creek Elementary compares
Walker Creek Elementary vs Wyoming and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Wyoming | Wyoming avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9:1 | ▼ 21% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.3% | ▲ 22% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 9 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
9
Bigger than 1% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
9:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 25% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$21,731
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $23,707
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.1 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 33.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Converse County School District #1 reports $21,731 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Walker Creek Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Douglas Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Douglas Upper Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Douglas Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Douglas Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walker Creek Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 229
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 210
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Douglas
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Douglas Upper Elementary School
Standard public school
251 students 10.5:1 students per teacher
Douglas Intermediate School
Standard public school
229 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Douglas Primary School
Standard public school
210 students 9.5:1 students per teacher
White Elementary
Standard public school
16 students 8:1 students per teacher
Moss Agate Elementary
Standard public school
13 students 6.5:1 students per teacher
Shawnee Elementary
Standard public school
12 students 12:1 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 (~9 students)
Frequently asked questions about Walker Creek Elementary
How many students attend Walker Creek Elementary?
Walker Creek Elementary has 9 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Douglas, WY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walker Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Walker Creek Elementary is 9:1, which is 21% lower than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 43% 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 Walker Creek Elementary?
33.3% of students at Walker Creek Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walker Creek Elementary?
Walker Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Walker Creek Elementary rank among elementary schools in Douglas?
By Resource Investment Index, Walker Creek Elementary ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in Douglas, 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 Douglas on the city page.
What other schools are in Converse County School District #1?
Besides Walker Creek Elementary, Converse County School District #1 also operates Douglas High School (511 students), Douglas Middle School (389 students), and Douglas Upper Elementary School (251 students). See the Converse County School District #1 district page for the complete list.