Federal credit union · Cheyenne, Wyoming · NCUA charter #5465
First Education
Health score 85/100, grade A (Excellent) - from the NCUA 5300 Call Report, 2025Q4.
- 85
- Health / 100
- $85.3M
- Total assets
- 5,579
- Members
- 9.9%
- Net-worth ratio
First Education scores 85/100 on PlainCU's health composite from NCUA 5300 Call Report data (2025Q4). Assets $85.3M; members 5,579; net-worth ratio 9.94%; health rank #2,007 of 4,374; healthier than 54th of scored peers.
Federal Call Report extract
NCUA 5300 Call Report Masthead
#2,007 of 4,374 health · 2025Q4First Education · health 85/100 · $85.3M · 2025Q4
- RANK 85/100
- PHOTO 9.9%
- BOOK 0.93%
- CHARTER 0.72%
- NCUSIF $85.3M
- CAMELS 5,579
- HEALTH #2,007/4,374
- NW MULTI-STATES
- DELQ 5465
Call Report peers
First Education in the assets neighbourhood
First Education's $85.3M assets sit next to MULTI-STATES ($85.3M) on the assets neighbourhood; peer NAMES stay, and the masthead VALUES are this credit union's Call Report.
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First Education vs every NCUA-scored credit union
Where this credit union's health score sits among every federally insured CU with a scored NCUA 5300 filing
85 Top 46% higher than 54% of 4,374 credit unions
every scored credit union, bucketed by value
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Source NCUA 5300 Call Report aggregates · 2025Q4
First Education - Share Insurance Coverage
Read from the 2025Q4 NCUA Call Report for charter #5465: composite supervisory bracket and risk-based capital. Full deposit-insurance coverage details in our disclaimer.
Where First Education diverges from peer averages
- Return on Assets leads the peer set - 0.72% here, 0.66% peer average (+0.06 pp).
- Loan-to-Share Ratio trails the peer set - 46.13% here, 62.60% peer average (-16.47 pp).
Peer averages are NCUA 5300 means for the $50M–$100M cohort (584 CUs), 2025Q4 vintage - registry deltas only, not a join recommendation.
First Education in Wyoming
- Health composite ranks #10 of 18 among scored Wyoming credit unions.
- Assets rank #12 of 18 inside Wyoming ($85.3M reported).
- Membership ranks #12 of 18 among Wyoming CUs with a reported count (5,579 members).
In-state ordinals use the live credit_unions table for WY only - ROW_NUMBER sorts match /rankings healthiest and largest, scoped to the state.
Quarter path for First Education
First Education: total assets by quarter
4 Call Report filings on this page's own vintage chain
- Assets moved +3.4% from $85.3M (2025Q4) to $88.2M (2026Q1).
- Net-worth ratio shifted -0.05 pp (9.99% → 9.94%).
Trajectory uses quarterly_financials rows already on this page - same NCUA 5300 vintage chain, not a forecast.
At 9.94%, this credit union is above the 7.0% NCUA well-capitalized threshold under PCA rules.
How the 85/100 score is built
Each segment is a pillar's weighted contribution to the composite; widths sum to 85.
- Net Worth Ratio 29.9 pts
- Delinquency Rate 20.7 pts
- Return on Assets 15.0 pts
- Member Growth 9.2 pts
- Loan-to-Share Ratio 10.2 pts
Financial Health Metrics
| Metric | Value | vs peer |
|---|---|---|
| Net Worth Ratio | 9.94% | -3.68 pp |
| Delinquency Rate | 0.93% | -0.04 pp |
| Return on Assets | 0.72% | +0.06 pp |
| Member Growth | 0.20% | - |
| Loan-to-Share Ratio | 46.13% | -16.47 pp |
Health score = weighted composite of the five NCUA ratios above. Scores based on NCUA 5300 Call Report Q4 2025 data. Peer group: $50M–$100M (584 CUs).
Call Report history - First Education
| Quarter | Assets | Members |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Q1 | $88.2M | - |
| 2025Q4 | $85.3M | 5,579 |
| 2024Q4 | $81.3M | 5,568 |
| 2023Q4 | $81.3M | 5,614 |
Credit Union Details
- Charter Number
- 5465
- Type
- Federal
- Field of Membership
- Community
- Peer Group
- $50M–$100M
- State
- Wyoming
- City
- Cheyenne
- Data Quarter
- 2025Q4
Branch Location
The NCUA branch filing lists a single physical office for First Education.
| Office | City |
|---|---|
| First Education Federal Credit Union (Main Office) | Cheyenne, WY |
Source: NCUA Credit Union Branch Information, 2025Q4 filing.
Nearby Credit Unions in Wyoming
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Other-state peers near First Education
Two NCUA Call Report peer sets for First Education, both outside Wyoming so the neighborhoods are not state containment (the Nearby list above stays in-state).
Similar total assets
Nearest other-state credit unions with ≥$10M assets ($85.3M here).
Similar health score
Nearest other-state credit unions by five-factor health composite (85/100 here).
Using this data
- First Education ranks #2,007 of 4,374 nationally on financial health and #10 of 18 in WY -- the national figure is a benchmark, not a prediction for how any specific account performs. National health rankings
- A.C.P.E. is a nearby credit union with a similar profile -- compare the two side by side before deciding where to bank. Compare with A.C.P.E.
- Rates and health both vary by institution, not just by state -- see how Wyoming credit unions compare overall before assuming this one is typical. Wyoming state overview
National and state figures are benchmarks built from NCUA 5300 Call Report data, not a recommendation for any individual account decision.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is First Education financially healthy?
Yes/no aside, the number is 85/100 (Excellent) - First Education's financial health score from the NCUA 5300 Call Report, Q4 2025. On the national health ranking (same basis as /rankings/healthiest), it sits at #2,007 of 4,374; by total assets it ranks #1,964 of 4,374 nationally (same basis as /rankings/largest); and #12 of 18 within Wyoming. Above 80 reads excellent, below 50 warrants closer monitoring; a 9.94% net worth ratio and 0.93% delinquency rate are the key drivers.
How does First Education compare to other credit unions?
On PlainCU's health composite, First Education lands at 85/100, compared to a peer group average for $50M–$100M credit unions. Five NCUA-reported metrics feed that number: net worth ratio (weighted 30%), delinquency rate (25%), return on assets (15%), member growth (15%), and loan-to-share ratio (15%).
What is a credit union health score?
A credit union health score is a composite rating (0–100) that combines five financial metrics reported to the NCUA: net worth ratio (capital adequacy), delinquency rate (loan quality), return on assets (profitability), member growth, and loan-to-share ratio (liquidity balance). Scores above 80 indicate excellent financial health; 60–79 is good; 40–59 is fair; below 40 is weak.
How can I join First Education?
First Education operates under a community charter, meaning membership is generally open to anyone who lives, works, worships, or attends school within its defined geographic service area, no employer or association tie required. Contact First Education directly for the exact boundaries and application steps.
Is my money safe at First Education?
Federal credit unions like First Education are insured by the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund (NCUSIF), administered by the NCUA. Each individual depositor is insured up to $250,000, the same limit as FDIC-insured banks. First Education's net worth ratio of 9.94% exceeds the 7% threshold NCUA considers "well capitalized."
What rates does First Education offer compared to banks?
Credit unions like First Education are not-for-profit cooperatives, which typically allows them to offer higher savings rates and lower loan rates than banks. Nationally, credit unions average 0.25–0.50% lower auto loan rates and 0.10–0.30% higher savings yields. Contact First Education directly for current rates, or compare overall credit union vs bank rates on our rates comparison page.
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