- Enrollment
- 701
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Riverton, WY
Willow Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Willow Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 560522000570
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willow Creek Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wyoming median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wyoming schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Riverton · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 34.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Willow Creek Elementary has class sizes near the Wyoming median. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Willow Creek Elementary ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Riverton, WY.
School address
District: Fremont County School District #25 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560522000570 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Willow Creek Elementary held near 201 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.2 → 21.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 560522000570 · Riverton, WY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
269 enr · 12.2:1 · 34.9% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Riverton High School (701 students)
Willow Creek Elementary held near 201 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.2 → 21.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
Willow Creek Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Riverton High
Riverton High School
701 students
- Riverton Middl
Riverton Middle School
559 students
- Rendezvous Ele
Rendezvous Elementary
324 students
- Aspen Early Le
Aspen Early Learning Center
286 students
- This school 269
Willow Creek Elementary
269 students
- Jackson Elemen 173
Jackson Elementary
173 students
What this shows Willow Creek Elementary reports 269 students on the CCD universe file.
How Willow Creek Elementary compares
Willow Creek 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 | 12.2:1 | ▲ 7% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.9% | ▲ 27% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 269 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
269
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 64% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.9%
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
$20,836
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 25.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 62.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.1, Willow Creek Elementary is more mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
District finance for Fremont County School District #25 reports $20,836 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Willow Creek Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverton Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rendezvous Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Aspen Early Learning Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jackson Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Willow Creek Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 173
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar elementary schools in Riverton
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 (~269 students)
Frequently asked questions about Willow Creek Elementary
How many students attend Willow Creek Elementary?
Willow Creek Elementary has 269 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Riverton, WY. CCD year-over-year: 209 (2022-23) → 201 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willow Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Willow Creek Elementary is 12.2:1, which is 7% higher than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Willow Creek Elementary?
34.9% of students at Willow Creek Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Willow Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Willow Creek Elementary is White at 62.1% of enrollment, in Riverton, WY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willow Creek Elementary?
Willow Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Willow Creek Elementary rank among elementary schools in Riverton?
By Resource Investment Index, Willow Creek Elementary ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Riverton, 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 Riverton on the city page.
What other schools are in Fremont County School District #25?
Besides Willow Creek Elementary, Fremont County School District #25 also operates Riverton High School (701 students), Riverton Middle School (559 students), and Rendezvous Elementary (324 students). See the Fremont County School District #25 district page for the complete list.