- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cody, WY
Wapiti Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Wapiti Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 560207000125
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wapiti Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Wyoming schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Cody · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9:1
- small classes for Wyoming
- 23.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Wapiti Elementary has class sizes smaller than 75% of Wyoming schools. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wapiti Elementary ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Cody, WY.
School address
District: Park County School District # 6 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560207000125 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Wapiti Elementary grew from 13 students in 2022-23 to 17 in 2023-24 (+30.8%).
Teacher FTE held 2.3 → 2.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+4 students YoY 560207000125 · Cody, WY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
18 enr · 9:1 · 23.1% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Cody High School (604 students)
Wapiti Elementary grew from 13 students in 2022-23 to 17 in 2023-24 (+30.8%). Teacher FTE held 2.3 → 2.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
Wapiti Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cody High Scho
Cody High School
604 students
- Cody Middle Sc
Cody Middle School
466 students
- Eastside Eleme
Eastside Elementary
294 students
- Sunset Element
Sunset Elementary
290 students
- Glenn Livingst
Glenn Livingston Elementary
286 students
- This school 18
Wapiti Elementary
18 students
What this shows Wapiti Elementary reports 18 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wapiti Elementary compares
Wapiti Elementary is a growing 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 | 9:1 | ▼ 21% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.1% | ▼ 16% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 18 | top 88% | - | - |
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.
18
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below 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
33.3%
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
$18,836
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $23,707
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 88.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Two or More 5.6%
Largest group: White at 88.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.3, Wapiti Elementary is less mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Park County School District # 6 reports $18,836 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wapiti Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cody High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cody Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastside Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunset Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glenn Livingston Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wapiti Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar elementary schools in Cody
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Eastside Elementary
Standard public school
294 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Sunset Elementary
Standard public school
290 students 10.4:1 students per teacher
Glenn Livingston Elementary
Standard public school
286 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Valley Elementary
Standard public school
6 students 6:1 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 (~18 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wapiti Elementary
How many students attend Wapiti Elementary?
Wapiti Elementary has 18 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cody, WY. CCD year-over-year: 13 (2022-23) → 17 (2023-24), up 4.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wapiti Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Wapiti 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 Wapiti Elementary?
23.1% of students at Wapiti Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wapiti Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Wapiti Elementary is White at 88.9% of enrollment, in Cody, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wapiti Elementary?
Wapiti Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wapiti Elementary rank among elementary schools in Cody?
By Resource Investment Index, Wapiti Elementary ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Cody, 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 Cody on the city page.
What other schools are in Park County School District # 6?
Besides Wapiti Elementary, Park County School District # 6 also operates Cody High School (604 students), Cody Middle School (466 students), and Eastside Elementary (294 students). See the Park County School District # 6 district page for the complete list.