- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Powell, WY
Westside Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Westside Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 560516000283
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westside Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wyoming median.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Powell · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- students per teacher
- 23.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Westside Elementary has class sizes near the Wyoming median. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westside Elementary ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Powell, WY.
School address
District: Park County School District # 1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560516000283 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Westside Elementary held near 307 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.7 → 25.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 560516000283 · Powell, WY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
296 enr · 11.8:1 · 23.9% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Powell High School (573 students)
Westside Elementary held near 307 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.7 → 25.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
Westside Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Powell High Sc
Powell High School
573 students
- Powell Middle
Powell Middle School
387 students
- This school
Westside Elementary
296 students
- Southside Elem
Southside Elementary
287 students
- Parkside Eleme 202
Parkside Elementary
202 students
- Shoshone Learn 19
Shoshone Learning Center
19 students
What this shows Westside Elementary reports 296 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westside Elementary compares
Westside 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 | 11.8:1 | ▲ 4% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.9% | ▼ 13% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 296 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
296
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 58% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,867
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $23,707
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
Two or More 3.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 88.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.4, Westside Elementary is less mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
District finance for Park County School District # 1 reports $17,867 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Westside Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powell High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Powell Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southside Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkside Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shoshone Learning Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westside Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 202
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 19
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar elementary schools in Powell
3 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 (~296 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westside Elementary
How many students attend Westside Elementary?
Westside Elementary has 296 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Powell, WY. CCD year-over-year: 314 (2022-23) → 307 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westside Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Westside Elementary is 11.8:1, which is 4% higher than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Westside Elementary?
23.9% of students at Westside Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westside Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Westside Elementary is White at 88.2% of enrollment, in Powell, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westside Elementary?
Westside Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Westside Elementary rank among elementary schools in Powell?
By Resource Investment Index, Westside Elementary ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Powell, 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 Powell on the city page.
What other schools are in Park County School District # 1?
Besides Westside Elementary, Park County School District # 1 also operates Powell High School (573 students), Powell Middle School (387 students), and Southside Elementary (287 students). See the Park County School District # 1 district page for the complete list.