- Enrollment
- 180
- Students per teacher
- 8.2:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ethete, WY
Wyoming Indian Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Wyoming Indian Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 560445000226
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wyoming Indian Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Wyoming schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Wyoming schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Ethete · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.3:1
- small classes for Wyoming
- 87.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Wyoming Indian Elementary has class sizes smaller than 73% of Wyoming schools. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wyoming Indian Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Ethete, WY.
School address
District: Fremont County School District #14 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560445000226 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Wyoming Indian Elementary shrank from 271 students in 2022-23 to 241 in 2023-24 (-11.1%).
Teacher FTE held 27.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 560445000226 · Ethete, WY Other · SMALL · TRAD
250 enr · 9.3:1 · 87.1% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Wyoming Indian High School (180 students)
Wyoming Indian Elementary shrank from 271 students in 2022-23 to 241 in 2023-24 (-11.1%). Teacher FTE held 27.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
Wyoming Indian Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Wyoming Indian Elementary
250 students
- Wyoming Indian
Wyoming Indian High School
180 students
- Wyoming Indian
Wyoming Indian Middle School
143 students
What this shows Wyoming Indian Elementary reports 250 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wyoming Indian Elementary compares
Wyoming Indian Elementary 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 | 9.3:1 | ▼ 18% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.1% | ▲ 218% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 250 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.3:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
250
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 218% 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
9.3:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 27% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
79.2%
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
$39,111
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 250 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 96.4%
Two or More 2.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
White 0.4%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 96.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.0, Wyoming Indian Elementary is less mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
District finance for Fremont County School District #14 reports $39,111 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wyoming Indian Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming Indian High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wyoming Indian Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wyoming Indian Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 143
- Students per teacher
- 7.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~250 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wyoming Indian Elementary
How many students attend Wyoming Indian Elementary?
Wyoming Indian Elementary has 250 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ethete, WY. CCD year-over-year: 271 (2022-23) → 241 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wyoming Indian Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Wyoming Indian Elementary is 9.3:1, which is 18% lower than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 41% 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 Indian Elementary?
87.1% of students at Wyoming Indian Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wyoming Indian Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Wyoming Indian Elementary is American Indian / Alaska Native at 96.4% of enrollment, in Ethete, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wyoming Indian Elementary?
Wyoming Indian Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Wyoming Indian Elementary rank among public schools in Ethete?
By Resource Investment Index, Wyoming Indian Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Ethete, 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 #14?
Besides Wyoming Indian Elementary, Fremont County School District #14 also operates Wyoming Indian High School (180 students) and Wyoming Indian Middle School (143 students). See the Fremont County School District #14 district page for the complete list.