Serving 232 students in grades 3-5, Cloud Peak Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority American Indian and Asian), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 232 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cloud Peak Elementary School's student population of 232 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
232 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cloud Peak 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 Cloud Peak Elementary School is 0.15, 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
#109 out of 309 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
3%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
n/a
1%
White
92%
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
17%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cloud Peak Elementary School's ranking?
Cloud Peak Elementary School is ranked #109 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?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% WY state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Cloud Peak Elementary School?
232 students attend Cloud Peak Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Cloud Peak Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cloud Peak Elementary School?
Cloud Peak Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cloud Peak Elementary School offer ?
Cloud Peak Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Cloud Peak Elementary School part of?
Cloud Peak Elementary School is part of Johnson County School District #1.
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