At a glance
Reported students
541
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
34.63
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
04–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wyoming middle enrollment
76th percentile
Compared with 59 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
181
Eastside Elementary: 541 reported students.
State peer staffing position
97th percentile
15.6:1 reported; state peer median 12.2:1. 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
- 520
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42.26
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.3:1
What the reported data says about Eastside Elementary
Eastside Elementary is a public middle school serving grades 04–06 in Rock Springs. It is one of 15 current school records connected to Sweetwater County School District #1. NCES reports 541 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 76th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.6:1, 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 (60.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (31.2%). English learners represent 6.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Eastside Elementary
- 1How do the reported 15.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 34.63 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 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 6.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 19.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 64.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.8
- 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
- White60.8%
- Hispanic31.2%
- Black0.4%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial5.9%
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
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 Sweetwater County School District #1
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Pilot Butte Elementary
Middle · Grades 04–06
547 reported students
Rock Springs Junior High
Middle · Grades 07–08
746 reported students
Farson-Eden Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
39 reported students
Desert Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
8 reported students
Stagecoach Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–03
394 reported students
Sage Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–03
352 reported students
Public schools near Eastside 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Springs High School High · Sweetwater County School District #1 | 09–12 | 1,393 | 0.5 mi |
| Walnut Elementary Elementary · Sweetwater County School District #1 | KG–03 | 195 | 1 mi |
| Black Butte High School High · Sweetwater County School District #1 | 09–12 | 103 | 1.2 mi |
| Desert View Elementary Elementary · Sweetwater County School District #1 | KG–03 | 181 | 2 mi |
| Rock Springs Junior High Middle · Sweetwater County School District #1 | 07–08 | 746 | 2.1 mi |
| Pilot Butte Elementary Middle · Sweetwater County School District #1 | 04–06 | 547 | 3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Eastside Elementary
What grades does Eastside Elementary serve?
Eastside Elementary reports grades 04–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Sweetwater County School District #1.
How many students attend Eastside Elementary?
Eastside Elementary reported 541 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 76th percentile among 59 Wyoming middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 520 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Eastside Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 15.6:1, based on 541 students and 34.63 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 Eastside Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Eastside Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Sweetwater County School District #1 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Eastside Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
64.3% 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 Eastside Elementary in?
Eastside Elementary is part of Sweetwater County School District #1, based in Rock Springs, WY, which operates 15 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Eastside Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Rock Springs High School (0.5 mi), Walnut Elementary (1 mi), Black Butte High School (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.