Enrollment
195
Wyoming · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 560509000277
West Elementary — Wheatland, WY
Federal NCES profile for West Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 46/100.
👥 Class size 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Platte County School District #1 · Wyoming
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 11.7:1 Wyoming avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.3%
vs 27.4% Wyoming avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Elementary compares with Wyoming and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
West Elementary reports 195 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 14.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 15% above the Wyoming state mean of 11.7:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 16% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 29.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 7% above the Wyoming average and 43% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 195 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Platte County School District #1 spends $27,225 per pupil district-wide, above the Wyoming average of $24,788 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 28.5% from local sources (property taxes), 58.5% from the state, and 12.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How West Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Wyoming state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Wyoming | Wyoming avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▲ 15% | 11.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.3% | ▲ 7% | 27.4% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 195 | top 47% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
29.3%
free-lunch eligible
— 7% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
— 15% above state mean
Top 72% in Wyoming — lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$27,225
per pupil, district-wide
— above Wyoming avg of $24,788
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 195 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 195 Top 47% in Wyoming — larger than 53% of 351 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 14.0
Students per teacher 13.4:1 +15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 29.3% +7% vs state
NCES ID 560509000277
Student demographics
White 78.5%
Hispanic or Latino 15.9%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 78.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 195:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 2
Out-of-school suspensions 12
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Platte County School District #1, which includes West Elementary.
$27,225
Per student
+10%
vs Wyoming
Avg $24,788
+40%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 28.5%
State 58.5%
Federal 12.9%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Enrollment
- 198
- Students per teacher
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- Enrollment
- 192
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Enrollment
- 28
- Students per teacher
- 5.6:1
- Enrollment
- 17
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
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Frequently asked questions about West Elementary
How many students attend West Elementary?
West Elementary has 195 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Wheatland, WY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at West Elementary is 13.4:1, which is 15% higher than the Wyoming average of 11.7:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Elementary?
29.3% of students at West Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Elementary?
The largest demographic group at West Elementary is White at 78.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Wheatland, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Elementary?
West Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.