Enrollment
195
Wyoming · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wheatland, WY
West Elementary
Federal NCES profile for West Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 560509000277
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Wyoming schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Wheatland · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- large classes for Wyoming
- 29.3%
- free-lunch eligible
West Elementary has class sizes larger than 81% of Wyoming schools. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Wheatland, WY.
School address
District: Platte County School District #1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560509000277 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 11.4:1 Wyoming avg
+22% 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
What stands out at West Elementary
West Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Wheatland, Wyoming, enrolling 195 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Wyoming schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 29.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 195 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wyoming median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 347 scored Wyoming schools.
Against 84 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #33.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 195 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Among Wheatland's elementary schools, it stands alongside Libbey Elementary (198 students): West Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.9:1 vs 10.4:1).
Platte County School District #1 also operates Wheatland High School (258 students) and Libbey Elementary (198 students) alongside West Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How West Elementary compares
West Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Wyoming and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wyoming | Wyoming avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▲ 22% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.3% | ▲ 7% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 195 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
195
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 81% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$21,182
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $22,313
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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.
Student-body diversity index 35.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.7, West Elementary is more mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Platte County School District #1, which includes West Elementary.
$21,182
Per student
-5%
vs Wyoming
Avg $22,313
+28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How West Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheatland High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Libbey Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wheatland Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chugwater School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glendo Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 198
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 192
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 28
- Students per teacher
- 5.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 17
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Wheatland
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wyoming, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~195 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about West Elementary
How many students attend West Elementary?
West Elementary has 195 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wheatland, WY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at West Elementary is 13.9:1, which is 22% higher than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Wheatland, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Elementary?
West Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Elementary rank among elementary schools in Wheatland?
By Resource Investment Index, West Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Wheatland, 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 Wheatland on the city page.
Is West Elementary a good school?
West Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Wyoming schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Platte County School District #1?
Besides West Elementary, Platte County School District #1 also operates Wheatland High School (258 students), Libbey Elementary (198 students), and Wheatland Middle School (192 students). See the Platte County School District #1 district page for the complete list.
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