- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Worland Middle School shrank from 249 students in 2022-23 to 233 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE held 18.3 → 18.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 560624000344 · Worland, WY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
270 enr · 15:1 · 23.7% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Worland High School (339 students)
Worland Middle School shrank from 249 students in 2022-23 to 233 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE held 18.3 → 18.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
Worland Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Worland High S
Worland High School
339 students
- This school
Worland Middle School
270 students
- West Side Elem
West Side Elementary
158 students
- South Side Ele
South Side Elementary
158 students
- East Side Elem
East Side Elementary
151 students
What this shows Worland Middle School reports 270 students on the CCD universe file.
How Worland Middle School compares
Worland Middle School is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$20,523
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
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.
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
District finance for Washakie County School District #1 reports $20,523 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~270 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 249 (2022-23) → 233 (2023-24), down 16.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.