Serving 88 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Deming Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is lower 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 11:1 is equal to the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 88 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Deming Elementary School's student population of 88 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
88 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Deming Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 309 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Deming 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#246 out of 309 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
3%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
24%
15%
Black
n/a
1%
White
73%
76%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Deming Elementary School's ranking?
Deming Elementary School is ranked #246 out of 309 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% 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 Deming Elementary School?
88 students attend Deming Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Deming Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Deming Elementary School?
Deming Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Deming Elementary School offer ?
Deming Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Deming Elementary School part of?
Deming Elementary School is part of Laramie County School District #1.
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