- Enrollment
- 1,805
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wyoming, MN
Wyoming Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Wyoming Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 271227000601
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wyoming Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 20.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 447
- students enrolled
Wyoming Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Forest Lake Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271227000601 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Wyoming Elementary shrank from 488 students in 2022-23 to 455 in 2023-24 (-6.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 24.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 271227000601 · Wyoming, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
447 enr · 14.4:1 · 20.1% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Forest Lake Area High School (1,805 students)
Wyoming Elementary shrank from 488 students in 2022-23 to 455 in 2023-24 (-6.8%). Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 24.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Wyoming Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Forest Lake Ar
Forest Lake Area High School
1,805 students
- Forest Lake Ar
Forest Lake Area Middle School
916 students
- Lino Lakes Ele 501
Lino Lakes Elementary
501 students
- This school 447
Wyoming Elementary
447 students
- Columbus Eleme 441
Columbus Elementary
441 students
- Linwood Elemen 400
Linwood Elementary
400 students
What this shows Wyoming Elementary reports 447 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wyoming Elementary compares
Wyoming Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.1% | ▼ 53% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 447 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
447
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 49% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 51% 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
$14,282
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 224 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.2%
Asian 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 83.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.0, Wyoming Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Forest Lake Public School District reports $14,282 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wyoming Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Lake Area High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forest Lake Area Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lino Lakes Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbus Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Linwood Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wyoming Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 916
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Nationwide other 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 (~447 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wyoming Elementary
How many students attend Wyoming Elementary?
Wyoming Elementary has 447 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wyoming, MN. CCD year-over-year: 488 (2022-23) → 455 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wyoming Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Wyoming Elementary is 14.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 8% 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 Wyoming Elementary?
20.1% of students at Wyoming Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wyoming Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Wyoming Elementary is White at 83.2% of enrollment, in Wyoming, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wyoming Elementary?
Wyoming Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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).
What other schools are in Forest Lake Public School District?
Besides Wyoming Elementary, Forest Lake Public School District also operates Forest Lake Area High School (1,805 students), Forest Lake Area Middle School (916 students), and Lino Lakes Elementary (501 students). See the Forest Lake Public School District district page for the complete list.