- Enrollment
- 198
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Wheatland, WY
Wheatland High School
Federal NCES profile for Wheatland High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 560509000273
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wheatland High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wyoming median.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Wheatland · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- students per teacher
- 17.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Wheatland High School has class sizes near the Wyoming median. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wheatland High School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Wheatland, WY.
School address
District: Platte County School District #1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560509000273 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Wheatland High School grew from 271 students in 2022-23 to 287 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 22.6 → 23.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 560509000273 · Wheatland, WY High · SMALL · TRAD
258 enr · 11.7:1 · 17.3% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Libbey Elementary (198 students)
Wheatland High School grew from 271 students in 2022-23 to 287 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE added 22.6 → 23.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
Wheatland High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Wheatland High School
258 students
- Libbey Element
Libbey Elementary
198 students
- West Elementar
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 Wheatland High School reports 258 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wheatland High School compares
Wheatland High School 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 | 11.7:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.3% | ▼ 37% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 258 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
258
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 56% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.8%
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
$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 258 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 1.6%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 79.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.1, Wheatland High School is about as mixed as the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
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 Wheatland High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Libbey Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wheatland Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chugwater School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glendo Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wheatland High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 195
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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 high schools in Wheatland
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~258 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Wheatland High School
How many students attend Wheatland High School?
Wheatland High School has 258 students enrolled. It is a high school in Wheatland, WY. CCD year-over-year: 271 (2022-23) → 287 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wheatland High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wheatland High School is 11.7:1, which is 3% 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 Wheatland High School?
17.3% of students at Wheatland High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wheatland High School?
The largest demographic group at Wheatland High School is White at 79.8% of enrollment, in Wheatland, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wheatland High School?
Wheatland High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Wheatland High School rank among public schools in Wheatland?
By Resource Investment Index, Wheatland High School ranks #5 of 6 public 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 public schools in Wheatland on the city page.
What other schools are in Platte County School District #1?
Besides Wheatland High School, Platte County School District #1 also operates Libbey Elementary (198 students), West Elementary (195 students), and Wheatland Middle School (192 students). See the Platte County School District #1 district page for the complete list.