At a glance
Reported students
250
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
21.92
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wyoming elementary enrollment
57th percentile
Compared with 184 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
70
Velma Linford Elementary: 250 reported students.
State peer staffing position
63rd percentile
11.4:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 255
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36.8
- Student–teacher ratio
- 6.9:1
What the reported data says about Velma Linford Elementary
Velma Linford Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Laramie. It is one of 16 current school records connected to Albany County School District #1. NCES reports 250 students for 2024–25.
Among 184 elementary schools in Wyoming with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 227 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 57th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.4:1, close to the Wyoming median of 10.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (73.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (20.4%). English learners represent 2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 23.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Velma Linford Elementary
- 1How do the reported 11.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 21.92 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2%
- Students with disabilities
- 23.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 56.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White73.2%
- Hispanic20.4%
- Black0.8%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Albany County School District #1
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Snowy Range Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–08
260 reported students
Indian Paintbrush Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
269 reported students
Spring Creek Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
307 reported students
Laramie Montessori Charter School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
97 reported students
Slade Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
440 reported students
Rock River Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
35 reported students
Public schools near Velma Linford Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laramie Montessori Charter School Elementary · Charter · Albany County School District #1 | PK–06 | 97 | 1.8 mi |
| Spring Creek Elementary Elementary · Albany County School District #1 | PK–05 | 307 | 2.4 mi |
| Slade Elementary Elementary · Albany County School District #1 | PK–05 | 440 | 2.6 mi |
| Laramie Middle School Middle · Albany County School District #1 | 06–08 | 735 | 3.3 mi |
| Indian Paintbrush Elementary Elementary · Albany County School District #1 | KG–05 | 269 | 3.6 mi |
| Snowy Range Academy Elementary · Charter · Albany County School District #1 | KG–08 | 260 | 4.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Velma Linford Elementary
What grades does Velma Linford Elementary serve?
Velma Linford Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Albany County School District #1.
How many students attend Velma Linford Elementary?
Velma Linford Elementary reported 250 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 57th percentile among 184 Wyoming elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 255 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Velma Linford Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 11.4:1, based on 250 students and 21.92 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Wyoming median for the same school level is 10.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Velma Linford Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Velma Linford Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Albany County School District #1 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Velma Linford Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
56.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Velma Linford Elementary in?
Velma Linford Elementary is part of Albany County School District #1, based in Laramie, WY, which operates 16 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Velma Linford Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Laramie Montessori Charter School (1.8 mi), Spring Creek Elementary (2.4 mi), Slade Elementary (2.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.