- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Worland, WY
West Side Elementary
Federal NCES profile for West Side Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 560624000577
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Side Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wyoming median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Worland · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- students per teacher
- 26.7%
- free-lunch eligible
West Side Elementary has class sizes near the Wyoming median. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Side Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Worland, WY.
School address
District: Washakie County School District #1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560624000577 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
West Side Elementary grew from 172 students in 2022-23 to 185 in 2023-24 (+7.6%).
Teacher FTE added 14.3 → 15.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+13 students YoY 560624000577 · Worland, WY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
158 enr · 11.3:1 · 26.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Worland High School (339 students)
West Side Elementary grew from 172 students in 2022-23 to 185 in 2023-24 (+7.6%). Teacher FTE added 14.3 → 15.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
West Side Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Worland High S
Worland High School
339 students
- Worland Middle
Worland Middle School
270 students
- This school
West Side Elementary
158 students
- South Side Ele
South Side Elementary
158 students
- East Side Elem
East Side Elementary
151 students
What this shows West Side Elementary reports 158 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Side Elementary compares
West Side 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 1% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.7% | ▼ 3% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 158 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
158
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 51% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.1%
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
$20,523
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.3%
Hispanic or Latino 20.3%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 75.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.1, West Side Elementary is more mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
District finance for Washakie County School District #1 reports $20,523 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Side Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Worland Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Side Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Side Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Side Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 158
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 151
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Worland
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 (~158 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Side Elementary
How many students attend West Side Elementary?
West Side Elementary has 158 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Worland, WY. CCD year-over-year: 172 (2022-23) → 185 (2023-24), up 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Side Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at West Side Elementary is 11.3:1, which is 1% lower than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 28% 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 West Side Elementary?
26.7% of students at West Side Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Side Elementary?
The largest demographic group at West Side Elementary is White at 75.3% of enrollment, in Worland, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Side Elementary?
West Side Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 West Side Elementary rank among elementary schools in Worland?
By Resource Investment Index, West Side Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Worland, 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 Worland on the city page.
What other schools are in Washakie County School District #1?
Besides West Side Elementary, Washakie County School District #1 also operates Worland High School (339 students), Worland Middle School (270 students), and South Side Elementary (158 students). See the Washakie County School District #1 district page for the complete list.