- Enrollment
- 135
- Students per teacher
- 7.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pavillion, WY
Wind River Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Wind River Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 560283000545
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 85
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wind River Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Wyoming schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wyoming schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Pavillion · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.4:1
- small classes for Wyoming
- 43.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Wind River Middle School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Wyoming schools. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wind River Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Pavillion, WY.
School address
District: Fremont County School District # 6 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560283000545 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Wind River Middle School held near 85 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 8.2 → 8.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 560283000545 · Pavillion, WY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
75 enr · 9.4:1 · 43.2% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Wind River Elementary (135 students)
Wind River Middle School held near 85 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 8.2 → 8.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
Wind River Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wind River Ele
Wind River Elementary
135 students
- Wind River Hig
Wind River High School
117 students
- This school
Wind River Middle School
75 students
- Wind River Lea 8
Wind River Learning Academy
8 students
- Crowheart Elem 7
Crowheart Elementary
7 students
What this shows Wind River Middle School reports 75 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wind River Middle School compares
Wind River Middle School 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 | 9.4:1 | ▼ 18% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.2% | ▲ 58% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 75 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.4:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
75
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% above the Wyoming average of 27.4%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 28% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
60.0%
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
$26,021
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 75 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 26.7%
Two or More 12.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Largest group: White at 57.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.4, Wind River Middle School is more mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
District finance for Fremont County School District # 6 reports $26,021 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wind River Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wind River Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wind River High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wind River Learning Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crowheart Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wind River Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 117
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 8
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 7
- Students per teacher
- 7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~75 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wind River Middle School
How many students attend Wind River Middle School?
Wind River Middle School has 75 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pavillion, WY. CCD year-over-year: 81 (2022-23) → 85 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wind River Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wind River Middle School is 9.4:1, which is 18% lower than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 40% 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 Wind River Middle School?
43.2% of students at Wind River Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wind River Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Wind River Middle School is White at 57.3% of enrollment, in Pavillion, WY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wind River Middle School?
Wind River Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Wind River Middle School rank among public schools in Pavillion?
By Resource Investment Index, Wind River Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Pavillion, WY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Fremont County School District # 6?
Besides Wind River Middle School, Fremont County School District # 6 also operates Wind River Elementary (135 students), Wind River High School (117 students), and Wind River Learning Academy (8 students). See the Fremont County School District # 6 district page for the complete list.