Farson-eden Elementary School

30 Highway 28
Farson, WY 82932
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 48 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Farson-eden 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 is 50-59% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 48 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Top 50% in WY
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Farson-eden Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:

School Overview

Farson-eden Elementary School's student population of 48 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
48 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
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School Rankings

Farson-eden 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 Farson-eden Elementary School is 0.18, 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.
This School
State Level (WY)
#118 out of 309 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Farson-eden Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-59%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Farson-eden 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.
50-59%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Farson-eden 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.
≥50%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Farson-eden 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
7:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Farson-eden Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
10%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Farson-eden Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Farson-eden Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
White
90%
76%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Farson-eden Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
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.
0.18
This chart displays the diversity score of Farson-eden 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
15%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Farson-eden 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 Farson-eden 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 Farson-eden Elementary School's ranking?
Farson-eden Elementary School is ranked #118 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?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% WY state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Farson-eden Elementary School?
48 students attend Farson-eden Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Farson-eden Elementary School students are White, and 10% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Farson-eden Elementary School?
Farson-eden Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Farson-eden Elementary School offer ?
Farson-eden Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Farson-eden Elementary School part of?
Farson-eden Elementary School is part of Sweetwater County School District #1.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 48 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

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