Enrollment
158
Wyoming · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.3:1
vs 11.4:1 Wyoming avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.7%
vs 27.4% Wyoming avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Side Elementary compares with Wyoming and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Side Elementary
West Side Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Worland, Wyoming, enrolling 158 students.
At 11.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Wyoming median, within a few percentage points of the 11.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 26.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 158 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 68 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #36.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 465 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Worland's elementary schools, it stands alongside South Side Elementary (158 students): West Side Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (11.3:1 vs 10.5:1).
Washakie County School District #1 also operates Worland High School (339 students) and Worland Middle School (270 students) alongside West Side 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 Side Elementary compares
West Side 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$20,793
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washakie County School District #1, which includes West Side Elementary.
$20,793
Per student
-7%
vs Wyoming
Avg $22,313
+25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.1%
State 65.5%
Federal 14.4%
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 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
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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.
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 (~158 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is West Side Elementary a good school?
West Side Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wyoming median. 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 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.
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