Enrollment
269
Wyoming · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 11.4:1 Wyoming avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.9%
vs 27.4% Wyoming avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Willow Creek Elementary compares with Wyoming and U.S. medians
What stands out at Willow Creek Elementary
Willow Creek Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Riverton, Wyoming, enrolling 269 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Wyoming schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 34.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 269 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wyoming median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 347 scored Wyoming schools.
Against 88 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #59.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and American Indian / Alaska Native (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 54/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Riverton's elementary schools, it stands alongside Rendezvous Elementary (324 students): Willow Creek Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.2:1 vs 11.2:1).
Fremont County School District #25 also operates Riverton High School (701 students) and Riverton Middle School (559 students) alongside Willow Creek 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 Willow Creek Elementary compares
Willow Creek 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$20,360
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
Counselors0.0 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fremont County School District #25, which includes Willow Creek Elementary.
$20,360
Per student
-9%
vs Wyoming
Avg $22,313
+23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.0%
State 63.3%
Federal 20.7%
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 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
- 701
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- 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.
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 (~269 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Willow Creek Elementary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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