Serving 45 students in grades Kindergarten-5, La Barge Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 45 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
La Barge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
La Barge Elementary School's student population of 45 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
45 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
La Barge Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 309 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of La Barge Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#115 out of 309 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
3%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
9%
15%
Black
n/a
1%
White
87%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is La Barge Elementary School's ranking?
La Barge Elementary School is ranked #115 out of 309 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% WY state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend La Barge Elementary School?
45 students attend La Barge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of La Barge Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of La Barge Elementary School?
La Barge Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does La Barge Elementary School offer ?
La Barge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is La Barge Elementary School part of?
La Barge Elementary School is part of Sublette County School District #9.
School Reviews
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