Serving 47 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 6:1 is lower than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 47 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥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:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Farson-eden Elementary School's student population of 47 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
47 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
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 0.20, 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
#118 out of 309 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
3%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
11%
15%
Black
n/a
1%
White
89%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
47 students attend Farson-eden Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Farson-eden Elementary School students are White, and 11% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Farson-eden Elementary School?
Farson-eden Elementary School has a student ration of 6:1, 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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