Serving 31 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Chugwater Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 was ≥50% (which was higher than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Wyoming state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Wyoming state average of 23% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
31 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#154 out of 311 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
3%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
n/a
1%
White
84%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chugwater Elementary School's ranking?
Chugwater Elementary School is ranked #154 out of 311 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?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% WY state average).
How many students attend Chugwater Elementary School?
31 students attend Chugwater Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Chugwater Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chugwater Elementary School?
Chugwater Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Chugwater Elementary School offer ?
Chugwater Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Chugwater Elementary School part of?
Chugwater Elementary School is part of Platte County School District #1.
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