West Elementary School serves 289 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was higher than the Wyoming state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was approximately equal to the Wyoming state average of 75%).
Minority enrollment was 30% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was higher than the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
289 students
Total Classroom Teachers (09-10)
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)80-84%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)75-79%
75%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
15%
3%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
6%
15%
Black
n/a
1%
White
70%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% WY state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% WY state average).
How many students attend West Elementary School?
289 students attend West Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of West Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does West Elementary School offer ?
West Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is West Elementary School part of?
West Elementary School is part of Fremont County School District # 1.
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