- Enrollment
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
West Elementary held near 188 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.4 → 14.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 560509000277 · Wheatland, WY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
195 enr · 13.9:1 · 29.3% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Wheatland High School (258 students)
West Elementary held near 188 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.4 → 14.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
West Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wheatland High
Wheatland High School
258 students
- Libbey Element
Libbey Elementary
198 students
- This school
West Elementary
195 students
- Wheatland Midd
Wheatland Middle School
192 students
- Chugwater Scho 28
Chugwater School
28 students
- Glendo Element 17
Glendo Elementary
17 students
What this shows West Elementary reports 195 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Elementary compares
West 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 | 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 methodology
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
$21,319
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
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.
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
District finance for Platte County School District #1 reports $21,319 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~195 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 188 (2022-23) → 188 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
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, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.