Enrollment
270
Wyoming · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Worland, WY
Worland Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Worland Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 560624000344
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Worland Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Wyoming schools.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Worland · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- large classes for Wyoming
- 23.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Worland Middle School has class sizes larger than 89% of Wyoming schools. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Worland Middle School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Worland, WY.
School address
District: Washakie County School District #1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560624000344 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 11.4:1 Wyoming avg
+32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.7%
vs 27.4% Wyoming avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Worland Middle School compares with Wyoming and U.S. medians
What stands out at Worland Middle School
Worland Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Worland, Wyoming, enrolling 270 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15:1 is larger than about 89% of Wyoming schools and 32% above the 11.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 23.7% lands close to the Wyoming typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 270 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wyoming median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 347 scored Wyoming schools.
Against 121 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #26.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 158 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
17.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Washakie County School District #1 also operates Worland High School (339 students) and West Side Elementary (158 students) alongside Worland Middle School.
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 Worland Middle School compares
Worland Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Wyoming and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wyoming | Wyoming avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 32% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.7% | ▼ 14% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 270 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
270
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 89% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$20,793
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
Counselors1.7 FTE
Per 158 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 68.5%
Hispanic or Latino 24.4%
Two or More 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.6%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 68.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.9, Worland Middle School is more mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washakie County School District #1, which includes Worland Middle School.
$20,793
Per student
-7%
vs Wyoming
Avg $22,313
+25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.1%
State 65.5%
Federal 14.4%
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 Worland Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Side Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Side Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Side Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Worland Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 158
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 158
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 151
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar middle 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 (~270 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Worland Middle School
How many students attend Worland Middle School?
Worland Middle School has 270 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Worland, WY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Worland Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Worland Middle School is 15:1, which is 32% higher than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Worland Middle School?
23.7% of students at Worland Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Worland Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Worland Middle School is White at 68.5% of enrollment, in Worland, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Worland Middle School?
Worland Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Worland Middle School rank among public schools in Worland?
By Resource Investment Index, Worland Middle School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Worland, 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 Worland on the city page.
Is Worland Middle School a good school?
Worland Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of 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 Washakie County School District #1?
Besides Worland Middle School, Washakie County School District #1 also operates Worland High School (339 students), West Side Elementary (158 students), and South Side Elementary (158 students). See the Washakie County School District #1 district page for the complete list.
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