At a glance
Reported students
415
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
27
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
05–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wyoming middle enrollment
66th percentile
Compared with 59 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
295
Coyote Ridge: 415 reported students.
State peer staffing position
92nd percentile
15.4:1 reported; state peer median 12.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Coyote Ridge
Coyote Ridge is a public middle school serving grades 05–06 in Cheyenne. It is one of 38 current school records connected to Laramie County School District #1. NCES reports 415 students for 2024–25.
Among 59 middle schools in Wyoming with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 270 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 66th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.4:1, above the Wyoming median of 12.2:1 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 (79.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (11.8%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Coyote Ridge
- 1How do the reported 15.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 27 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?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 25.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White79.8%
- Hispanic11.8%
- Black1.2%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.3%
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.
Other schools in Laramie County School District #1
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Meadowlark Elementary
Middle · Grades 05–06
453 reported students
Johnson Junior High School
Middle · Grades 07–08
574 reported students
McCormick Junior High School
Middle · Grades 07–08
622 reported students
Carey Junior High School
Middle · Grades 07–08
800 reported students
Pioneer Park Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
420 reported students
Afflerbach Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
352 reported students
Public schools near Coyote Ridge
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hobbs Elementary Elementary · Laramie County School District #1 | KG–04 | 220 | 0.4 mi |
| Anderson Elementary Elementary · Laramie County School District #1 | KG–04 | 292 | 1 mi |
| McCormick Junior High School Middle · Laramie County School District #1 | 07–08 | 622 | 1.5 mi |
| Meadowlark Elementary Middle · Laramie County School District #1 | 05–06 | 453 | 1.5 mi |
| Carey Junior High School Middle · Laramie County School District #1 | 07–08 | 800 | 2.4 mi |
| Johnson Junior High School Middle · Laramie County School District #1 | 07–08 | 574 | 4.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Coyote Ridge
What grades does Coyote Ridge serve?
Coyote Ridge reports grades 05–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Laramie County School District #1.
How many students attend Coyote Ridge?
Coyote Ridge reported 415 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 66th percentile among 59 Wyoming middle schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Coyote Ridge?
The calculated ratio is 15.4:1, based on 415 students and 27 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Wyoming median for the same school level is 12.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Coyote Ridge a public, charter, or magnet school?
Coyote Ridge is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Laramie County School District #1 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Coyote Ridge students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
25.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Coyote Ridge in?
Coyote Ridge is part of Laramie County School District #1, based in Cheyenne, WY, which operates 38 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Coyote Ridge?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hobbs Elementary (0.4 mi), Anderson Elementary (1 mi), McCormick Junior High School (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.