Baldwin Creek Elementary School

350 Smith Street
Lander, WY 82520
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 237 students in grades 4-5, Baldwin Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is equal to the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 4-5
  • Enrollment: 237 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 30% in WY
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Baldwin Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Baldwin Creek Elementary School's student population of 237 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
237 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

Baldwin Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 309 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Baldwin Creek Elementary School is 0.41, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WY)
#72 out of 309 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Baldwin Creek Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Baldwin Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
66%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Baldwin Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wyoming by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Baldwin Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
11%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Baldwin Creek Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
3%
15%
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Black
n/a
1%
White
76%
76%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Wyoming.
0.41
This chart displays the diversity score of Baldwin Creek Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Wyoming by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Baldwin Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Baldwin Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Baldwin Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Baldwin Creek Elementary School is ranked #72 out of 309 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Wyoming.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% WY state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Baldwin Creek Elementary School?
237 students attend Baldwin Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Baldwin Creek Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Baldwin Creek Elementary School?
Baldwin Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Baldwin Creek Elementary School offer ?
Baldwin Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Baldwin Creek Elementary School part of?
Baldwin Creek Elementary School is part of Fremont County School District # 1.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 4-5
  • Enrollment: 237 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

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